This contract is for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services, specifically urinalysis, to the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. The contractor, Avertest, LLC, is required to provide testing services, including the collection of urine specimens, laboratory testing, and reporting of results. The contract includes requirements for the contractor's employees, such as training and background checks, and outlines the procedures for handling specimens, testing, and reporting. The contract also includes provisions for payment, invoicing, and insurance. The scope of work includes the collection of urine specimens, laboratory testing, and reporting of results, as well as the provision of training and support to court personnel. Some key points include:
* The contractor must provide private sample collection rooms, hand washing stations, and writing surfaces.
* The contractor must ensure that clients cannot dilute the specimen.
* The contractor must provide clear instructions for collecting at least 30 ml of urine.
* The contractor must keep the specimen in a secure location at all times.
* The contractor must provide next-business-day certified test results via a secure web portal.
* The contractor must provide detailed and summary results, including client-specific data and information analytics.
* The contractor must provide administrative self-management tools, including user-specific reporting preferences and customizable email notifications.
* The contractor must participate in performance testing at least three times per year.
* The contractor must provide historical data within eight business hours of request.
* The contractor must provide training to court personnel as requested.
* The contractor must have the ability to test for a range of drugs, including amphetamine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and others.
* The contractor must allow the court to select from a range of drugs for a drug urine screen or other methods of testing.
* The contractor must have the ability to conduct confirmation testing on all drug screens as needed and provide expert testimony in court from a certified scientist or legally recognized representative from the testing lab.