C5612800-D - Controlled Substance Urinalysis Testing (Statewide)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), through its Division of Administrative Services and Contracts Management Branch, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive controlled substance urinalysis testing services statewide for the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO). The Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5612800-D requires the selected vendor to perform specimen collection, screening, and confirmatory testing for parolees across multiple parole units. Critical qualifications for bidders include SAMHSA certification, a California Department of Health Services Laboratory Field Services license, and a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) registration. Specific technical requirements mandate drug testing methodologies using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) confirmation with defined cut-off levels for various controlled substances. The contract will commence on July 1, 2025, and run through June 30, 2028, with an estimated total volume of 33,400 test panels and 75,000 confirmatory tests. Bid submissions are due on May 8, 2025, by 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

The solicitation strongly encourages participation from small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with a specific requirement of 25% small business participation. Bidders must provide detailed documentation including current certifications and business licenses to demonstrate compliance with these participation goals. The state has estimated the total contract value at $2,060,510.00, which will cover the three-year service period. Qualified vendors must demonstrate capability to handle statewide testing requirements, including maintaining appropriate laboratory infrastructure and adhering to strict testing protocols. The procurement process emphasizes not just pricing, but also technical capability, certification status, and commitment to diversity in contracting. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the comprehensive set of technical, administrative, and operational requirements specified in the solicitation.