Drug Testing for the Jeferson Parish Department of Human Resource

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is soliciting a Statement of Qualifications from SAMHSA certified laboratories and CAP-FUDT certified laboratories interested in performing specimen collection and testing of forensic samples provided by employees and prospective employees of Jefferson Parish. The selected laboratory will be responsible for analyzing drug and alcohol content according to the Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. The evaluation criteria include demonstrated ability to provide required services, ability to respond to the Parish's needs on a timely basis, understanding of the nature and scope of the project, and cost for services. • The laboratory must be certified by SAMHSA and/or CAP-FUDT. • The laboratory must have demonstrated experience in handling large employee populations, preferably over 2,000 employees. • The laboratory must provide information demonstrating its understanding of the nature and scope of the project. • The laboratory must provide cost for services, including fees for on-premises and off-premises alcohol and drug testing services, and fees for expert witness testimony.