Shelby County Shelby #2026-6-12673

Shelby County Community Corrections Solicits Comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

Shelby County Community Corrections Corporation (S4C) in Alabama is seeking proposals for a three-year contract to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services for supervised participants and partner agencies. - Government Buyer: - Shelby County Community Corrections Corporation (S4C), a community-based corrections entity in Alabama - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services, including: - Urinalysis, oral fluid, breath alcohol, hair follicle, blood, and rapid testing - Multiple drug panel tests (S4C Panels 1-4, 5/10/12-panel instant, expanded panel, and individual substance tests) - Specimen collection (observed, oral fluid, breath, hair, blood) - Laboratory testing and confirmation - Medical Review Officer (MRO) services - Expert testimony and training for third-party collectors - Estimated annual volume: 25,000 observed collections/tests - Services must support strict chain-of-custody, rapid reporting, and defensible results for court proceedings - Testing also available for Shelby County employees, CDL drivers, and specialty courts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; open to qualified providers of drug and alcohol testing solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to handle high testing volumes (approx. 25,000 annually) - Must provide a range of testing methods and panels - Strict adherence to chain-of-custody and court-admissible procedures - Must offer Medical Review Officer services and expert testimony as needed - Training for agency and court staff on collection and chain-of-custody - Firm, fixed pricing for the three-year contract term

Description

The Shelby County Community Corrections Corporation (S4C) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services for participants under supervision. The program requires accurate testing, defensible results, rapid reporting, and strict chain-of-custody procedures suitable for court proceedings. S4C conducts approximately 25,000 annual drug tests and also provides testing services to partner agencies including Shelby County employees and specialty courts. The contract resulting from this RFP is expected to be for a period of three years with firm, fixed pricing.

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