Description
In this RFP, Cameron County seeks a qualified laboratory to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services for county employees, covering specimen collection, analysis, and reporting. The scope includes non‑DOT urine drug panels, breath‑alcohol draws, confirmation tests, physical examinations, medical‑review‑officer oversight, TB screening, and a catalog of ancillary laboratory tests. Services must be available 24/7 at the County’s Brownsville and Harlingen locations, with rapid turnaround times (≤48 h for negatives, ≤72 h for positives) and compliance with state and federal regulations. Vendors must submit per‑test pricing, include collection and transport fees, and meet insurance, background‑check, and certification requirements. The contract runs for one year (Nov 2026‑Oct 2027) with two optional one‑year renewals.
• Core services: 10‑panel urine drug tests, breath alcohol draws, physical exams, TB tests, MRO oversight.
• Additional catalog items: pulmonary function, audiometry, X‑ray, functional capacity, hair‑follicle, CBC, EKG, etc., priced per unit.
• Mandatory compliance: state‑certified lab, HIPAA, insurance, police screening, on‑site sign‑in, and timely result reporting.