Statewide Drug and Alcohol Testing

The Iowa Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive proposals for statewide drug and alcohol testing services available to all State of Iowa agencies and eligible political subdivisions, with proposals due September 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT and a public bid opening via Microsoft Teams or phone conference the same day.

The scope encompasses comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services including normal business hours DOT drug tests and breath alcohol tests for both in-network and out-of-network providers, after-hours fees, shy bladder fees, observation fees, re-analysis and split specimen fees, cancellation fees, education and training services, and expert witness testimony. All pricing must be submitted on an all-inclusive, itemized basis in U.S. dollars, covering chain of custody forms, collection supplies, shipping supplies, Medical Review Officer services, testing laboratory services, result reporting, and compliance reports with data integration. Cost proposals must include one-time and recurring costs for a six-year period, equipment costs, and pricing for all optional services.

The successful respondent will be awarded a one-year initial contract with options for five additional one-year renewal periods, totaling a potential six-year contract term. Payment terms are Net 60 days with 0% interest; all pricing is quoted FOB Destination with freight and expenses included. The Iowa DOT is tax-exempt and will provide exemption certificates upon request.

Respondents must submit a separate Public Copy of their Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal. Selected respondents may be required to participate in demonstrations or presentations in Ames, Iowa, with no less than one week's notice. Short-listed respondents may be required to provide audited financial statements, profit and loss statements, Dun & Bradstreet reports, or tax returns for the past three years, along with a minimum of three financial references.

Evaluation criteria include overall content of written submissions, business knowledge and industry standards, work experience in required skill sets, presentation or demonstration quality, and cost considerations. Contact: Mallory Hunter at mallory.hunter@iowadot.us or 515-239-1347.