RFQ - on-site and on-call mobile phlebotomy and specimen collection servicesservices

County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services is requesting quotations for on-site and on-call mobile phlebotomy and specimen collection services at multiple facilities with 24/7/365 coverage, questions due July 17, 2026, and quotes due August 6, 2026. The contractor must maintain a minimum of five certified phlebotomists and one supervisory phlebotomist and respond to STAT requests within four hours and routine requests same-day.

Scope covers specimen collection at San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH), Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DPSNF), and three Behavioral Health Clinics. Historical utilization shows approximately 1,240 routine collections and 234 STAT requests annually at SDCPH, and 546 routine collections and 131 STAT requests at Edgemoor. The contractor provides pre-analytic specimen collection functions only; laboratory testing and courier services remain with a County-designated provider. All staff must hold California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I or CPT II) certifications, pass Livescan background clearance, and obtain County visitor ID badges. The contractor must comply with CLIA, OSHA, infection prevention protocols, and specimen handling standards established by the County's designated laboratory provider.

All pricing must be firm and fixed, inclusive of travel, mileage, fuel, and operational costs. Separate unit prices are required for routine on-site specimen collection and STAT requests, with an estimated annual volume of 2,284 routine collections and 466 STAT requests across all facilities. Invoices are submitted monthly with detailed line-item descriptions; payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of correct invoices with no advance payments.

The initial contract term runs August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extension periods through June 30, 2029. The contractor must provide contingency staffing plans and comply with all facility-specific security and patient safety procedures.