Carrollton Ionwave #RFQ# 22-025

City of Carrollton Drug & Alcohol Testing Services Contract Award

The City of Carrollton, Texas, is seeking comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services for its municipal workforce, with a focus on compliance with federal and DOT regulations. - Government Buyer: - City of Carrollton, Workforce Services Department, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Concentra Medical Centers (incumbent and awardee) - Compliance Consortium Corporation - Axis Occupational Health (Axis Chiropractic, Inc) - Products/Services Requested: - DOT and non-DOT drug screens (onsite and clinic-based) - DOT and non-DOT breath alcohol testing (onsite and clinic-based) - Random selection program for testing pool management - Expert witness testimony related to testing results - Scheduled and unscheduled onsite screening (hourly rates) - Travel charges for collectors performing onsite services - Quantities & Scope: - Services cover approximately 900 city employees, including 100 CDL holders - Historical annual volumes: ~282 new hire drug tests, ~19.5 onsite DOT drug tests, ~9.5 onsite DOT alcohol tests - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and DOT/NHTSA regulations - Certified laboratory analysis and chain-of-custody procedures - Medical Review Officer services - After-hours and onsite testing, especially for police and fire personnel - Multi-year contract potential with annual renewals and price guarantees - Vendors must demonstrate experience with municipalities and provide required certifications (e.g., insurance, conflict of interest) - Pricing (Awarded): - DOT drug screens: $72.50 - Non-DOT drug screens: $35.00 - Breath alcohol tests: $35.00 - Random selection program: $300 - Expert witness testimony: $250/hour

Description

The City of Carrollton is soliciting requests for quote from interested vendors to provide drug testing services in compliance with the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and related regulations. The services include sending employees or potential employees to clinics for testing and occasional random on-site testing at city facilities. The contract aims to establish a multi-year relationship with a vendor, with annual contracts, to manage all required testing for approximately 900 city employees, including 100 CDL holders. The Workforce Services department oversees the testing management and policy compliance.

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