Toxicology Lab Testing Services

The state of Arkansas, through the Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement, is seeking bids for a two-year contract with up to five one-year renewal options for Toxicology Laboratory Testing Services. The selected contractor will be required to provide comprehensive testing panels for various drugs of abuse in postmortem blood specimens, with the agency having the right to add or remove drugs during the contract term. The contractor must provide reports within 21 calendar days, packaging materials, overnight shipping, and expert witness testimony when required. Pricing must be proposed in U.S. dollars, and quantities are estimates only. The award will be made to the bidder submitting the lowest total cost that meets the Invitation for Bid (IFB) requirements.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total contract value is not specified, but the agency reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if bids exceed available funding or if additional savings may result. Prospective contractors must be registered in the state's eProcurement system to submit bids, and the bid response is due by July 24, 2024.