SOI 011 Drug Testing Services for Court Involved Individuals 8th Judicial District

The New York State Unified Court System (UCS), Office of Court Administration (OCA), is seeking letters of interest from qualified organizations to provide drug testing services for court-involved individuals within the Eighth (8th) Judicial District. The counties in the 8th Judicial District are Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Niagara, and Wyoming. The results of this Solicitation of Interest may result in OCA entering into an agreement with one or more qualified organizations to provide these services at no cost to UCS. Such Agreement(s) will define the terms of participation and ensure mutual understanding of roles and deliverables. Background Information Drug testing is a critical component of monitoring compliance and supporting recovery in treatment courts. While toxicology testing is a valuable part of treatment for substance use disorder, the method and manner among treatment providers varies, directly impacting courts’ ability to effectively monitor participants. As such, the courts have developed a plan for toxicology services for justice involved individuals. A component of this plan is to establish and extend partnerships with independent, CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment)-certified1 laboratories capable of providing clinical testing services. Eligibility Requirements Qualified vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, fire, health and safety codes, HIPAA regulations and requirements, prior to and during the provision of all services under the agreement(s) resulting from this SOI. Interested organizations must meet the following qualifications: Ability to perform testing on-site (contingent on the availability of space within the courthouse) and off-site Off-site testing must be located in a Clinic/Center Health Service: Ambulatory Health Care Facility Off-site testing must offer evening and weekend hours Staffed by medical professionals (i.e., LPN, RN and CNA) and a Medical Doctor Capability to test both males and females Be CLIA-certified and authorized to operate in New York State Demonstrate experience working with justice-involved populations Ability to bill insurance and support insurance enrollment Commit to collaborative communication with court staff Register court participants, or assist court participants to register, in the TOXI-LAB® Drug Identification System Must be compliant with New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) toxicology testing guidelines2 Must maintain all necessary liability insurance, including but not limited to general liability and professional liability Must be registered to do business in New York State Submission Instructions To indicate interest and eligibility, please submit the following: Completed Required Response Form A letter of interest that includes: A brief description of prior experience providing drug testing services. A description addressing the organizational qualifications and capacity to meet the eligibility requirements (listed above). Capacity to provide drug testing cups, if they are not provided by the court. Detail any fees charged to the Unified Court System for the cups and a description of the panel configurations used relevant to the range of substances able to be detected. Include the address of the off-site locations(s) where testing would occur to determine proximity to the courthouse. Submit all materials via email to: Kiersten Mendrysa Assistant Court Analyst [email protected] Letters of interest are due by 2:00pm Eastern on Monday, January 12, 2026. Please write “SOI # 011 Drug Testing Services for Court-Involved Individuals – 8th Judicial District” in the subject line. This solicitation of interest does not provide for compensation; voluntary participation or services pursuant to this solicitation will be on a non-remunerated basis. Required Response Form Complete columns to the right only for the counties in which services can be provided Prior Experience Providing Service (Yes/No, if Yes, describe in letter) Ability to perform testing on-site (contingent on the availability of space within the courthouse) for both males and females (Yes/No, if Yes, describe in letter) Ability to perform off-site testing in evenings and on weekends (Yes/No, if Yes, describe in letter) Ability to provide drug testing cups to participants being referred (Yes/No, if Yes, describe in letter) Availability to provide services for a term of 5 consecutive years (Yes/No) Allegany Cattaraugus Chautauqua Erie Genesee Niagara Orleans Wyoming Due Date: 01/12/2026 County: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming Location: 8th Judicial District