IFB DCA-26-01 DRUG TESTING SERVICES

The California Department of Consumer Affairs is awarding a three‑year, state‑wide contract for comprehensive drug‑testing services to a single vendor. The contractor will handle scheduling, 24/7 notification, specimen collection (urine, blood, hair, nail, oral fluid), chain‑of‑custody management, laboratory analysis (immunoassay screening, GC/MS and LC/MS confirmation), Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, expert‑witness testimony, secure reporting, and supply provisioning for multiple professional licensing boards. The contract includes optional one‑year extensions and a small‑business preference but is otherwise an open competition. • Scope covers all phases of drug testing for 14 California licensing boards. • Performance period runs 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2029 with two possible one‑year options. • Pricing is based on detailed cost sheets (unit‑price per test, collection‑site fees, MRO and expert‑witness rates).