Toxicology Lab Testing Services

This is a contract opportunity posted by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) on behalf of the Arkansas State Crime Lab for Toxicology Laboratory Testing Services. The contract requires an accredited laboratory through ANAB, ABFT, or ISO 15189 to provide a comprehensive testing panel for qualitative and quantitative identification of major drugs of abuse in blood, tissue, and vitreous fluid samples. The contractor must be able to provide overnight shipping, all required shipping and chain of custody forms, packaging materials, and expert testimony for legal proceedings. The contract term is for two years with the possibility of up to five one-year renewals, not to exceed seven years total. Bids are due by May 15, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, and pricing must be firm for the initial two-year term. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if bids exceed available funding or if additional savings may result.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the IFB indicates the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, it does not include any listed budget range or anticipated award value.