Drug & alcohol compliance oversight RFP

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Drug & Alcohol Compliance Oversight contract focusing on the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Compliance Monitoring Program. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive oversight, training, and technical assistance to ensure approximately 23 transit providers across South Carolina maintain compliance with 49 CFR Part 655 drug and alcohol testing regulations. Qualified contractors will be responsible for reviewing drug and alcohol policies, conducting compliance reviews, and providing ongoing monitoring for transit sub-recipients. The evaluation criteria for this procurement will be weighted as follows: demonstrated understanding of FTA drug and alcohol regulations (35%), project approach and innovative procedures (30%), project manager experience and team capacity (20%), and cost proposal (15%). Critical dates for this procurement include a question submission deadline of March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM, proposal due date of March 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM, and an anticipated award announcement on April 29, 2025. The initial contract term will be one year, beginning May 12, 2025, with automatic one-year renewals possible through May 11, 2030.

While the RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, proposals must be submitted online through the South Carolina procurement website with technical and cost proposals submitted as separate documents. The cost proposal must be prepared in Microsoft Excel format with no locked cells or hidden formulas. The solicitation does not mention an incumbent vendor or specific budget range, but contractors will need to demonstrate significant expertise in FTA drug and alcohol regulatory compliance. Potential respondents should have extensive experience in monitoring transit agency compliance, conducting comprehensive policy reviews, and providing training and technical assistance. The successful contractor will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and regulatory adherence of transit providers throughout South Carolina by implementing a robust compliance monitoring program that meets federal standards.