Drug Testing Laboratory and Medical Review Officer Services

Riverside Transit Agency seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive drug‑testing laboratory analysis and Medical Review Officer (MRO) services for its safety‑sensitive workforce. The contractor must operate a DOT‑certified laboratory, supply a licensed physician‑MRO, and deliver results in compliance with 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655 on an as‑needed basis, with projected volumes of roughly 300 specimens per year. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, one‑year base term starting July 1 2026, with four optional one‑year extensions, and includes requirements for statistical reporting, courier coordination, and expert testimony support. • Provide DOT‑compliant drug‑test analysis (urine, saliva, etc.) for pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable‑suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up testing. • Supply a licensed Medical Review Officer to interpret results, issue certifications, and testify in legal proceedings. • Deliver bi‑annual statistical summaries, maintain 40 hrs/week phone support, and coordinate specimen courier services. • Meet insurance, prevailing‑wage, DBE, and local‑business match requirements; submit extensive certifications and financial documentation.