This contract is for the provision of interim urinalysis drug testing services to the Mohave County Probation Department. The contract is for a period of one month, and the vendor, WestCare Arizona I, Inc., will provide collection and testing services for offenders. The contract includes requirements for collection procedures, testing methods, and chain of custody. The vendor will provide test results to the Probation Department, and the contract includes provisions for confirmation tests and explanations for positive test results. The contract value is estimated to be around $10,000 to $12,000 per month, based on the prices listed in the bid schedule.
• The contract is for a short-term continuation of services, pending the evaluation and award of a new contract for urinalysis drug testing.
• The vendor will provide a toll-free phone number for offenders and Probation staff to call to schedule collections.
• The vendor will provide a referral form for Probation to set up an identification number for the collection frequency.
• The vendor will collect and test urine specimens, and provide test results to the Probation Department.
• The contract includes requirements for chain of custody and confirmation tests.
• The vendor will provide explanations for positive test results, including possible explanations for false positives due to medication use.