Drug and Alcohol Testing (Various) and Related Materials

The State of Delaware's Government Support Services is seeking a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services vendor through a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation released on September 2, 2025. The contract will cover drug testing services for state employees and applicants across multiple agencies, including pre-employment, random, incident-triggered, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return-to-duty testing. Vendors must operate collection sites in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties, provide web-based reporting, maintain certified Medical Review Officers, and offer expert witness services while complying with HIPAA regulations and federal health and human services standards. The evaluation will consider factors such as experience, employee qualifications, testing locations, methodology, quality assurance, training programs, business references, and pricing, with a total possible score of 175 points. Key submission deadlines include September 9, 2025, for questions, September 30, 2025, for proposal responses, and an estimated contract award date of October 29, 2025. The contract term is two years with four optional one-year extensions, and vendors must provide detailed pricing for various testing categories including Non-Regulated and Regulated 5 and 10 Panel Drug Screens, Hair Follicle Drug Screens, and Breath/Alcohol Testing.

While the RFP documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the vendor information forms include options for diverse vendor classifications. The solicitation requires vendors to complete comprehensive forms including a Non-Collusion Statement, Vendor Information Sheet, Business References, and Confidentiality Form. Vendors must disclose any government suspensions or debarments and provide detailed company information. The bid will be submitted through an online portal at https://gss.bonfirehub.com/, with a maximum file upload size of 1000 MB and specific technical submission requirements. Although the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid table includes pricing for multiple testing scenarios across different collection locations, including client sites, off-client sites, and Quest Sites. Vendors are expected to provide cost-per-test pricing, handle split specimens, and maintain detailed documentation and reporting capabilities. The state seeks a vendor capable of providing efficient, compliant drug testing services with comprehensive reporting and multiple testing options.