Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Health is seeking a qualified, CLIA‑certified laboratory provider to deliver a full suite of routine and STAT diagnostic testing for patients at Springfield Hospital Center, a state‑run psychiatric facility in Sykesville, MD. The contract is a single‑award, indefinite‑quantity agreement with fixed unit prices, covering a one‑year base period plus an optional six‑month extension. The contractor must supply laboratory personnel, equipment (including an on‑site centrifuge), all necessary consumables, and electronic/hard‑copy test request forms, and must meet strict turnaround times (e.g., STAT results within 4 hours). The scope includes daily specimen pick‑up, 24/7 STAT coverage, compliance with CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and Maryland confidentiality statutes, and coordination with the hospital’s EHR. Small‑business reserve status applies; bidders must be certified small businesses.