Laboratory Staffing Support Services

The Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health is seeking Laboratory Staffing Support Services for the Delaware Public Health Laboratory located in Smyrna. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits vendors to provide temporary staffing solutions for high-complexity testing and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) administration across multiple laboratory positions. The procurement covers staffing for roles including Laboratory Technicians (I-III), Microbiologists (I-III), Analytical Chemists (I-IV), Laboratory Managers (I-II), Lab Certification & Compliance Specialist, Laboratory Biosafety and Mitigation Officer, Quality Assurance Laboratory Manager, and CLIA-Certified Laboratory Director. All candidates must meet Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Education Requirements and be capable of performing work in four high complexity specialties: Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Diagnostic Immunology. Key procurement dates include a January 6, 2025 deadline for questions, January 30, 2025 for response posting, February 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT for proposal submission, and an estimated March 17, 2025 contract award notification, with services beginning August 1, 2025.

The contract allows for multiple vendor awards if determined to be in the state's best interest and will have a three-year base term with three optional one-year extensions. Vendors must provide their own background checks, maintain proper licensing and certifications, and handle all payroll responsibilities. Pricing is restricted, with competitive bids not to exceed a 40% markup from the State's pay rate, referencing Delaware's Selective Market Pay Table for Chemistry and Lab Services. The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. The contract is intended for temporary staffing and is not meant to permanently replace state employees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors will be required to submit detailed pricing matrices for each position type, including both regular time and overtime hourly rates, with automatic markup percentage calculations. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory will retain discretion in candidate selection and placement, with the ability to accept or reject candidates based on background check results and organizational needs.