FORENSIC TOXICOLOGICAL SERVICE

The County of Orange has awarded a contract to National Medical Services, Inc. dba NMS Labs for Forensic Toxicological Services. The contract is for a term of three years, commencing on May 14, 2023, and ending on May 13, 2026. The contract includes provisions for the analysis of various substances, including drugs and metals, in blood, fluid, tissue, and urine samples. The contractor is required to maintain proper specimen security and chain of custody procedures and to provide expert testimony in support of analytical testing performed. The contract also includes pricing provisions, with the contractor guaranteeing that prices quoted are equal to or less than prices quoted to any other local, State, or Federal government entity for services of equal or lesser scope. • The contract includes a scope of work that outlines the specific services to be provided by the contractor, including the analysis of various substances. • The contractor is required to provide expert testimony in support of analytical testing performed. • The contract includes provisions for pricing, payment, and invoicing. • The contractor is required to maintain proper specimen security and chain of custody procedures. • The contract includes provisions for termination, dispute resolution, and indemnification.