Provide Drug Screening Services

Louisiana Delta Community College is requesting bids for drug screening services under IFB 40010-10626, with proposals due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. Bidders must demonstrate good-faith efforts to utilize certified Louisiana Veteran-Owned, Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned, or Hudson Initiative small entrepreneurships as subcontractors. Louisiana-manufactured and United States-manufactured products receive a state preference within five percent of the lowest bid.

The scope covers on-site specimen collection and comprehensive ten-panel drug screening (cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, phencyclidine, barbiturates, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphone, and benzodiazepines) across eight Louisiana campus locations: Monroe, West Monroe, Winnsboro, Bastrop, Lake Providence, Tallulah, Ruston, and Jonesboro. The estimated volume is 1,000 initial drug screens. Services must include specimen collection, initial screening, confirmation testing via gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, Medical Review Officer services, specimen storage, and supplies. Negative results must be delivered within 24 hours; positive results within 72 hours. The vendor must hold current SAMHSA and CAP-FUDT laboratory certifications and maintain Workers' Compensation; Commercial General Liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence); and Automobile Liability insurance (minimum $1 million combined single limit).

The contract term runs from award through June 30, 2027, with provisions for renewal for up to four additional 12-month periods, for a total not exceeding 60 months. Bids must be submitted as firm fixed price per test on an all-or-nothing basis, with pricing net and FOB LDCC Destination including freight. Payment occurs within 30 days of invoice. The College will award to the lowest responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids. Bids are submitted to Bossier Parish Community College.