Clinical Laboratory Services for The Nathaniel Witherell

The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut is requesting proposals for clinical laboratory services at The Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation Facility (202 licensed beds) under RFP 7967, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Town is not accepting electronic submissions; proposals must be delivered in person to the Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.

The contractor must be licensed in Connecticut and hold current College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) accreditation. The scope includes phlebotomy, routine courier pick-up Monday through Friday, and STAT courier pick-up seven days per week with a four-hour maximum response time. Routine test results must be reported within 24 hours; critical lab values must be communicated to the nurse supervisor within 60 minutes. The contractor must provide internet-accessible test results, supply test requisitions and reference ranges, furnish a facility-specific test reporting printer, generate quarterly utilization reports, offer 24/7 client services representation, and provide periodic staff education.

Unit pricing is required for Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (313 estimated annual units), Basic Metabolic Panel (2,030 units), Lipid Panel (144 units), Hepatic Function Panel (16 units), and Assay of Theophylline, along with a complete fee schedule for additional tests and applicable discounts. Phlebotomy service costs must be quoted per draw and/or per day of routine service. Monthly billing will be limited to services for which the facility bears payment responsibility due to bundled third-party payor reimbursement rates.

The contract term is one year commencing November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods available by mutual consent. Evaluation emphasizes experience with skilled nursing facilities (30 points), staff expertise (30 points), competitive advantages (20 points), proposal quality and content (10 points), and overall capability and capacity (10 points). Payment terms are net 30 days following invoice receipt and service acceptance. Contact Anthony Guardi at 203-662-2251 or Anthony.Guardi@greenwichct.gov with inquiries.