Equine Laboratory Provider Services

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services, on behalf of the Oregon Racing Commission, is soliciting proposals through a Request for Quote for equine laboratory provider services to conduct comprehensive drug testing on racehorses in Oregon. The primary services include blood sample testing, paired blood and urine sample testing, TCO2 sample testing, and hair sample testing of samples collected after races to ensure compliance with medication regulations and protect racing integrity. Proposers must be Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) accredited and employ a laboratory manager with a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in a natural science, professional membership in the Association of Official Racing Chemists, and a minimum of five years' experience in analytical forensic toxicology. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-sample basis for each testing category, with firms required to clarify whether costs include shipping or if shipping is billed separately. The contract is anticipated to commence May 22, 2026, and extend through October 1, 2029, with a maximum value not to exceed $249,000 for the entire performance period. Quotes must be submitted via email to Stefani.Tew@das.oregon.gov by May 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM PST, with a clarification deadline of May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The award will be made to the firm determined to provide the best fit based on experience, expertise, responsibility, and price.

No set-asides or specific restrictions on types of organizations responding are identified in this solicitation, nor is incumbent vendor or current contractor information provided. Successful proposers must be registered businesses with the Oregon Secretary of State and provide proof of required insurance, including $2,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage and $1,000,000 Professional Liability coverage, along with a completed W9 form and a Certificate of Insurance naming the Oregon Racing Commission as an additional insured within seven calendar days of notice of intent to award. The solicitation does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with the selected provider. The contract value is capped at $249,000 for the three-year plus performance period. The Oregon Racing Commission reserves the right to accept any quote in part or whole, negotiate terms, reject all quotes, or make a direct award if only one responsive and responsible proposal is received.