California eProcure #26-10083

CDPH Seeks Staffing Agency for 10 Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking a staffing agency to provide ten (10) full-time Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) for Laboratory Field Services (LFS) operations across California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Center for Laboratory Sciences - Laboratory Field Services (LFS) - Centralized Contract Services Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Staffing services for 10 Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) - Each CLS must hold a valid California license (Generalist or Specialist) in clinical chemistry - Minimum of three years of relevant experience in clinical or public health laboratory sciences - Duties include on-site inspections, complaint investigations, compliance reviews, technical assistance, quality testing, result interpretation, emergency response, research, and collaboration with healthcare professionals - Administrative requirements: license verification, resume and reference checks, and provision of replacement staff as needed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and California's biennial laboratory inspection mandate - All contractor expenses (labor, equipment, travel, overhead) are included in the unit-based contract - Preferences for California certified small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) - Places of Performance: - LFS Richmond office: 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804 - LFS Los Angeles office: 320 4th St #890, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - Additional laboratory settings throughout California - Contracting office: 1616 Capitol Avenue, MS 1802, Sacramento, CA 95814 - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a staffing services contract.

Description

The California Department of Public Health, Center for Laboratory Sciences, is seeking a staffing agency to provide ten (10) Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) to work in Laboratory Field Sciences (LFS) for a period not to exceed three years. The CLS must hold a CLS license in clinical chemistry as required by California Clinical Laboratory Law. Their role is essential for regulatory compliance, quality testing, result interpretation, emergency response, research advancement, patient safety, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. LFS is mandated by California law to inspect licensed clinical laboratories at least every two years, governed by the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

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