Lab Testing Services

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of Toxicology Laboratory Testing Services in Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the Arkansas State Crime Lab to obtain pricing and a contract for these services.

The selected contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive testing panel for various drugs and compounds in biological samples, using specified testing methods and instruments. The contractor must be able to perform an estimated 900 tests per year, and provide discounted pricing for additional requests and reflex testing. The contract will have an initial term of two years, with the option to renew for up to five additional one-year terms. The bid submission deadline is April 3, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid that meets the requirements. The IFB is open to all qualified bidders, and there is no mention of any set-asides or incumbent contractors. The anticipated award value or budget range is not specified in the provided documents.