Description
The Columbus City School District is seeking a vendor to provide drug and alcohol testing services for its employees. The contract will be for a three-year period, with an estimated 1,075 tests to be performed annually. The vendor must be based in Franklin County and have convenient testing locations. The contract will have firm, fixed pricing over the term of the contract. The vendor will be required to provide monthly and yearly reports, as well as expert witness testimony as needed.
• The contractor shall provide the services of a Medical Review Officer (MRO) that is a licensed physician in the State of Ohio.
• Tests and testing methods must be approved by the Director of the State of Ohio Health Department.
• Testing must be performed in federally certified laboratories.
• The contractor must provide the services of a licensed Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT).
• The contractor will collect, certify and transport all specimens to the lab.
• The contractor will be required to prepare and maintain confidential records.
• The contractor will provide a scientifically valid method to make selections for random drug and alcohol tests.
• The contractor will coordinate with CCS's contract administrator of all testing.
• Representatives of the contractor shall be capable and available to serve as expert witness for the services they provide.
• The contractor will be required to be compliant with all Federal Department of Transportation regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol testing.
• The contractor will be required to provide annual copies of certifications of the employees who work directly with the Columbus City Schools personnel.