Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #RFQ 13270
San Diego County Solicits Mobile Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection Services
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 13270
NAICS
621399
The County of San Diego Department of Behavioral Health Services is seeking a contractor to provide on-site and on-call mobile phlebotomy and specimen collection services for multiple county healthcare facilities. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Behavioral Health Services - Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Services Requested: - Routine and STAT specimen collection at San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH), Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DPSNF), and three Behavioral Health Clinics - Estimated annual quantities: 2,284 routine and 466 STAT specimen collections - 24/7/365 coverage, including holidays and leap year days - Response to STAT requests within 4 hours - Daily morning laboratory specimen pickup - Patient identification, specimen labeling, handling, and preparation for transfer to County-designated laboratory - Compliance with all applicable regulations and County policies - Staffing Requirements: - Minimum of five phlebotomists, including one trained supervisory phlebotomist - Billing Model: - Per patient specimen collection encounter, regardless of multiple lab tests - Billing allowed for one collection if cancellation occurs after dispatch - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No continuous on-site coverage required, but timely response to scheduled and on-call requests - Services must be available at all times, including holidays - Contract may be extended in increments of one to six months beyond option periods - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms to provide on-site and on-call mobile phlebotomy and specimen collection services. The contract term is anticipated to be an initial one-year period with two one-year option periods. Services include scheduled routine specimen collections, daily morning pickups, fasting and time-based draws, and response to routine and STAT specimen collection requests. The contractor must maintain a minimum of five phlebotomists, including one supervisory phlebotomist, and meet service requirements at multiple locations.