Employment Alcohol and Drug Testing

The State of Nevada's Purchasing Division and Department of Administration is seeking a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services vendor for state employees across various Nevada counties. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits a vendor capable of providing pre-employment, for-cause, random, post-incident, return-to-work, and follow-up testing services for approximately 20,000 executive branch employees. Required services include urine, breath, blood, and bodily substance testing for specific controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamines, with the vendor mandated to be certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA. Vendors must maintain strict confidentiality, provide secure result reporting, submit monthly invoices, generate quarterly reports, and offer 24/7/365 collection services with nationwide capabilities. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered on nevadaepro.com, hold an active Sam.gov registration, and possess a Nevada business license. Evaluation criteria will assess implementation experience, geographical service capabilities, customer support, timeline adherence, and cost factors, with proposals weighted 25% on cost and potentially receiving a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses. The RFP was released on September 22, 2025, with submissions due by October 16, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date upon Board of Examiners approval.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract term is anticipated to be four years, with potential optional usage by other state agencies and political subdivisions. While no specific total contract value is listed, the State does not guarantee a minimum service volume. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation coverage, and $1,000,000 in Professional Liability. Additional requirements include having insurers licensed in Nevada with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-VII and providing certificates of insurance to the State's Purchasing Division. The vendor must also comply with HIPAA, ADA regulations, and Nevada Revised Statutes governing drug and alcohol testing, and provide a Medical Review Officer, supervisor and employee training, and an established network of collection sites across Nevada. Proposing vendors will need to demonstrate robust capabilities in testing infrastructure, confidential reporting, and statewide service delivery.