Urine Drug Screen Confirmation Services

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting competitive bids for urine drug screen confirmation services through solicitation number IFB931Y19708297. The procurement seeks an independent laboratory to provide confirmation testing of urine drug screenings on an as-needed basis, with two specific line items: urine drug confirmation tests (priced per test) and expert testimony services (priced per day). The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City, and requires vendors to complete and submit specific exhibits (A, B, D, and E) along with the IFB cover page. Bid responses were to be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copy to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City between January 8, 2019, at 4:00 PM GMT and February 5, 2019, at 8:00 PM GMT. Vendors must provide firm fixed pricing for both the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the potential contract period extending through December 31, 2024.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, effectively allowing all qualified vendors to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation. The IFB does not disclose a specific estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving the potential award value undefined. No details are provided about existing infrastructure or technology that might require integration with the selected vendor's services. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Diana Fredrick, who can be reached at 573-526-0591 or Diana.fredrick@doc.mo.gov for any questions related to the bid. The successful vendor will be expected to provide comprehensive laboratory confirmation testing services and expert testimony capabilities as needed by the Missouri Department of Corrections.