Description
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is seeking a contractor to provide drug and alcohol testing services for its employees, potential employees, interns, volunteers, and court-ordered children and families. The contractor will be required to perform tests using federally-mandated equipment, personnel, and methods. The scope of work includes providing drug and alcohol testing services on a statewide basis, completing specimen collection services, and maintaining a network of laboratories that provide laboratory testing equipment in compliance with DHHS certification requirements. The contractor will also be required to provide medical officer services, including notification of testing results to MDCPS within 48 hours of conclusion of testing protocol. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for an additional year.
• The contractor must have experience in providing drug and alcohol testing services.
• The contractor must have the necessary equipment and personnel to perform the tests.
• The contractor must be able to provide services on a statewide basis.
• The contractor must be able to maintain a network of laboratories that provide laboratory testing equipment in compliance with DHHS certification requirements.
• The contractor must be able to provide medical officer services, including notification of testing results to MDCPS within 48 hours of conclusion of testing protocol.