Lake County Civic Plus #RFP-261877

Lake County seeks drug and alcohol laboratory testing services for Child Welfare Services

Lake County Department of Social Services (Child Welfare Services) is seeking proposals for comprehensive drug and alcohol laboratory testing services to support child welfare cases. - Government Buyer: - County of Lake, Department of Social Services, Child Welfare Services - Scope of Services: - Laboratory testing of urine and oral saliva specimens for a wide range of substances (e.g., cocaine, marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, buprenorphine, methadone, propoxyphene, ecstasy/MDMA, oxycodone, alcohol/ethyl glucuronide, synthetic marijuana, fentanyl, bath salts, designer stimulants, and others as needed) - Both quantitative and qualitative confirmation of positive results using GC/MS, LC/MS, or GC/FID methods - Provision of all collection materials for urine and oral saliva testing - Timely reporting of results to the County - Expert witness services (affidavit, telephonic, or in-court testimony) as required - Contract Details: - Three-year contract term with a maximum annual expenditure of $70,000 - Possible continuation on a month-to-month basis after expiration - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must be able to provide comprehensive testing panels and confirmation methods - Collaboration with other agencies and leveraging funding sources is encouraged - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Lake County Department of Social Services (LCDSS), Child Welfare Services (CWS), is soliciting proposals from qualified business organizations to provide drug and alcohol laboratory testing services. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with a maximum expenditure of $70,000 per fiscal year. The scope includes timely testing and notification of results, confirmation of positive screens using specific methods, provision of testing supplies, and expert witness services. Proposers are encouraged to collaborate with other agencies and leverage funding sources to maximize service levels.

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