Blood Alcohol Testing

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department is seeking competitive bids for a Blood Alcohol Testing contract covering services throughout Orange County and San Francisco City. The procurement requires a qualified vendor to provide licensed phlebotomists capable of drawing blood samples in compliance with California Vehicle Code section 23158 and Title 17 of California Code of Regulations. Services include blood sample collection at multiple locations such as the Intake and Release Center, Sheriff-Coroner Headquarters, jail facilities, California Highway Patrol offices, hospitals, and DUI checkpoints. The contractor must maintain 24/7/365 coverage with a local staffed telephone number, responding within 30 minutes at the Intake and Release Center and within 60 minutes at other locations. Key requirements include providing all medical supplies, equipment, transportation, and refrigeration for sample collection, with samples deposited in the Sheriff-Coroner Forensic Refrigerator before 6:00 A.M. Pacific Time. The solicitation is fully electronic, with bids submitted through the County's online procurement portal, and all questions must be received by January 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The bid submission deadline is January 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with bids remaining valid for 365 days following the closing date.

The County offers preferential treatment for certified local small businesses (OCLSB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with potential bid price deductions of five percent for single certifications and eight percent for dual certifications. Contractor employees must undergo security clearance and background investigations at the County's discretion, with licensing required under California Vehicle Code Section 23158. The initial contract term is three years, effective April 14, 2026, with potential two-year renewal periods subject to mutual agreement and Board of Supervisors approval. While the specific contract value is to be determined through the bidding process, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed-fee arrangement with compensation based on per blood draw sample rates. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability, and provide workers' compensation coverage. The contract includes a 2 percent administrative rebate on total sales from potential subordinate contracts extended to other agencies under cooperative purchasing provisions. Bidders are required to provide a D-U-N-S number, Unique Entity Identifier, and submit necessary documentation such as insurance certificates and references within seven days of award notification.