New York State Contract Reporter #C043015

This opportunity from the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute seeks a qualified laboratory to provide comprehensive STI testing services for at-risk populations outside New York City. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology - Main office at Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY - Scope of Services: - Laboratory testing for: - Chlamydia trachomatis - Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Treponema pallidum (syphilis) - Trichomonas vaginalis - Mycoplasma genitalium - Testing must include: - Bacteriology for standalone and combined Chlamydia and Gonorrhea - Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in rectal and oropharyngeal specimens - Diagnostic immunology for Treponema pallidum - NAAT for Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium - Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of N. gonorrhoeae pharyngeal specimens (cefixime, ceftriaxone, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin) - Laboratory information system development and maintenance for data collection and communication - Clinician and laboratory staff training on specimen collection, test methodology, and result interpretation - Monthly and ad-hoc reporting, quarterly meetings, and technical assistance - Key Requirements: - Minimum five years of experience in bacterial STI testing - Current New York State laboratory license and NYS CLEP permit - High sensitivity (≥90%) and specificity (≥95%) for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea tests - MWBE goals: 15% Minority and 15% Women-Owned Business participation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; Center for Disease Detection noted as a prior awardee - Contract Details: - Single award, five-year term (2027–2031) - Annual budget not to exceed $230,000 - Place of Performance: - Services for New York State counties outside New York City - Main administrative offices in Albany, NY (Empire State Plaza)

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology is soliciting bids from qualified organizations to provide laboratory testing services for detecting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Treponema pallidum, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Mycoplasma genitalium among at-risk populations in community settings outside New York City. The contract term is five years, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including possessing a current New York State laboratory license and experience conducting bacterial STI testing. The Department intends to award one contract from this procurement.