Toxicology Services IFB# 15C094001

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Professional Training Section is seeking urine toxicology services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 15C094001, targeting drug screening and testing for approximately 2,500 specimens. The procurement focuses on comprehensive drug testing services utilizing an EMIT screen and GC/MS configuration, with services required statewide across multiple collection points. Qualified bidders must be certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), or accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for forensic urine drug testing. The contract term is anticipated to run 24 months, from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2018, with potential extensions contingent on performance and funding availability. Key procurement dates include March 1, 2016 at 4:00 PM for question submissions and March 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM for bid responses, with no scheduled site visit or walk-through for this solicitation.

The IFB includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with small business and DVBE incentives available up to $50,000 in preferences. The agreement is explicitly subject to Budget Act funding availability and may be canceled or amended if sufficient funds are not secured. Potential bidders should note that the contract can be modified or terminated based on fiscal constraints, with no guaranteed minimum purchase volume. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified in the documentation, the procurement targets a statewide service delivery model across Sacramento County and San Francisco City jurisdictions. The overall contract structure appears designed to provide flexible, comprehensive toxicology testing services for the California Highway Patrol's professional training and screening requirements, with clear provisions for small and veteran-owned business participation.