Description
The State of South Carolina Department of Public Health is seeking a single‑vendor contractor to provide statewide courier services for newborn‑screening specimens. The contractor must transport sealed specimen envelopes from 35‑38 birthing hospitals to the DPH Public Health Laboratory each night, meet strict pickup (after 9 PM) and delivery (by 7 AM) windows, maintain chain‑of‑custody documentation, and handle an optional “as‑needed” route to the Greenwood Genetic Center. All drivers must be direct employees, fully vetted, and trained in OSHA blood‑borne pathogen and hazardous‑materials handling. Pricing is an all‑inclusive daily rate per location; fuel surcharges are prohibited and must be baked into the rate. The contract is a best‑value, competitive RFP with a 7‑year maximum term (initial 1 year plus up to six one‑year renewals).
• Service covers 35‑38 South Carolina hospitals, daily night‑time pickups and morning deliveries.
• Must provide real‑time tracking, daily manifests, and retain records ≥ 3 years.
• No subcontracting or gig‑economy drivers allowed; all staff must be direct employees.
• All‑inclusive daily pricing to be submitted via Attachment D; no separate fuel surcharge.