Toxicology Forensic Testing

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is conducting a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) for Toxicology Forensic Testing services across multiple Washington counties, seeking to establish a contract with a forensic testing laboratory. The laboratory must be accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT), capable of providing comprehensive forensic toxicology analysis for common and emerging drugs and/or alcohol in death and impaired driving/DUI investigation cases. Key deliverables include testing for a broad array of therapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse, distinguishing between delta-8 and delta-9 THC isomers, generating litigation packages, and providing expert testimony with results acceptable in criminal and administrative proceedings. The solicitation requires potential vendors to demonstrate extensive technical expertise, with an evaluation process scoring up to 940 points based on organizational capabilities, experience, accreditation, quality assurance, and references. Critical dates include a pre-bid conference on March 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with proposals due on April 29, 2025, and an initial contract period from August 15, 2025, through August 14, 2026.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and Washington small businesses, though no minimum participation levels are mandated. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contract has a maximum value of $1,000,000 for the first year, with potential price increases up to 5% during contract renewals and possible extensions for a total contract duration of five years. The WSP Toxicology Laboratory Division will utilize this contract for forensic testing services it cannot perform in-house, indicating a supplemental rather than replacement procurement strategy. Potential bidders must demonstrate financial stability, technical capabilities to handle complex toxicology testing, and the ability to provide comprehensive forensic analysis that meets stringent legal and scientific standards. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of the forensic testing services, which will support criminal justice agencies in investigating death and impaired driving cases across Washington State.