Drug Testing Services for Specialty Court Programs

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is seeking to contract with one or more vendors to provide a comprehensive drug testing solution for its Specialty Court programs, including drug courts, mental health courts, and veteran's treatment courts, across the state. The selected vendor(s) will be responsible for implementing the drug testing program statewide by January 31, 2025 and providing services such as a notification system, specimen collections, laboratory testing, data exchange, and medical review. Proposals are due by August 1, 2024, and the AOC anticipates selecting a vendor by September 11, 2024. The initial contract term is from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for up to two additional biennia. The AOC estimates over 249,000 collections will be required in 2024, and pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term, with increases capped at 2% per renewal period.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The AOC contracts and pays for any treatment, drug testing, and case management services not otherwise covered by Medicaid or grant funds, and no fees are charged to program participants. The RFP does not provide any information about the current budget or anticipated award value for this contracting opportunity.