Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Paul E Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, a state agency in Kentucky, for a Personal Service Contract to provide random drug, alcohol, and new employee testing services. The selected contractor will be required to establish a comprehensive network of testing sites to collect urine and breathalyzer samples, which will be analyzed by the contractor's certified laboratory. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on May 8, 2024, and the agency will evaluate technical, cost, and (if required) oral demonstration criteria. The RFP outlines detailed scope of work requirements, including providing supervisor training, meeting mandatory testing guidelines, and ensuring chain of custody procedures. Pricing shall be provided as flat fees for new employee/random drug tests and alcohol tests.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate fair and reasonable compensation with the selected vendor. Prevailing wage and other Commonwealth requirements also apply to the contract. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for this contract is not specified.