Pre-employment Physicals, Drug and TB Testing

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice, is seeking medical providers to perform pre-employment medical services through a Request for Quote (RFQ #19-RFQ-1536174091-HMM) spanning Lincoln County and Greensboro City. The procurement involves comprehensive medical screening for prospective employees, including approximately 200 physical examinations, drug testing, and tuberculosis screenings annually. Qualified vendors must be licensed medical practitioners (MD, PA, or FNP) capable of conducting detailed medical evaluations using specific forms (F-1 and F-2) that review medical history and assess an individual's ability to perform essential job functions. The drug testing requires a 5-panel screening using SAMHSA-certified laboratories, while tuberculosis testing must utilize QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube or T-SPOT TB test methods. The solicitation was posted on April 15, 2025, with quotes due on April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, and the initial contract term is set for three years with potential extensions up to 180 days.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement allows for multiple contract awards to local medical providers, suggesting an open competitive process. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the solicitation emphasizes vendor qualifications including professional medical standards, office locations, business hours, and comprehensive contact information. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for each service type and demonstrate the capacity to offer timely appointments. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the anticipated volume of 200 physical examinations and associated tests per year indicates a potentially substantial annual contract value. The contract's flexibility in awarding multiple contracts suggests the government seeks to establish a diverse panel of medical service providers to meet its pre-employment screening requirements.