Mobile Drug Testing

Boulder County is seeking qualified vendors to provide mobile alcohol and drug testing services for employee relations matters through a Solicitation of Qualifications (SOQ). The procurement targets vendors capable of conducting on-site testing for reasonable suspicion incidents, post-accident evaluations, and workplace policy compliance across county facilities. Vendors must be licensed and certified to perform testing in Colorado, demonstrate experience with mobile testing for public or private employers, and possess the ability to respond within one hour of notification. The evaluation criteria will score proposals across three key areas: Service Capability & Responsiveness (50 points), Compliance & Testing Protocols (25 points), and Qualifications & Experience (25 points), totaling 100 possible points. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive proposals including company profiles, certifications, pricing structures, key personnel qualifications, confidentiality protocols, and certificates of insurance. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on November 14th, 2025, with the county reserving the right to request additional information or conduct interviews during the selection process.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the county emphasizes comprehensive vendor qualifications and compliance requirements. Preferred qualifications include experience with government agencies or unionized environments, 24/7 emergency response availability, and bilingual staff or interpretation services. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating coverage types including Commercial General Liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability, and Privacy/Cyber Liability Insurance with tiered limits based on the number of county clients served. The contract appears structured as a short-list arrangement, meaning selection does not guarantee work volume, but creates a pool of qualified vendors from which the county can draw for future projects. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the sample contract indicates payments will be processed monthly with a not-to-exceed amount, and the county retains flexibility to terminate the contract for convenience or non-appropriation of funds.