The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide drug and alcohol testing services for its employees. The contract includes pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, post-accident testing, and return-to-duty and follow-up testing. The contractor must provide facilities and professional services for specimen collection and processing, and must comply with federal regulations and CBJ policies. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to five additional years. The contractor must provide a plan for providing drug and alcohol testing services, including a description of the sample collection, testing, and reporting system, and must meet all requirements outlined in the contract. Some key points to note include:
• The contractor must provide breath alcohol technician (BAT) certification for all employees who administer alcohol breath tests.
• The contractor must verify that all employees who collect urine samples meet the qualification requirements of 49 CFR part 40.33.
• The contractor must provide written test results to the City Human Resources Director within five calendar days after specimen collection.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• The contractor must provide a quality assurance plan, including blind performance testing.
This contract is relevant to companies that provide drug and alcohol testing services, particularly those with experience working with government agencies.