Whatcom Transportation Authority Cobblestone #2023 - 007 RFP

Drug and Alcohol Testing and Occupational Health Services for Whatcom Transportation Authority

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol testing and occupational health services for its employees and contractors. - Government Buyer: - Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA), Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Vault Health (First Hospital Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a Vault Workforce Screening) - Alliance - ArcPoint - DSI - Products/Services Requested: - Drug testing services (DOT and non-DOT urine specimen analysis, 10-panel screening) - DOT Drug Screen: 153 tests - Non-DOT Drug Screen: 19 tests - 10 Panel Non-DOT Drug Test: 1 test - Breath-alcohol testing: 32 tests - Pre-employment physicals: 17 exams - DOT medical certification renewals: 50 exams - CDL holder exams (in and out of network): 17 each - Hearing tests (audiogram, whisper test) - Hepatitis B immunization (3-shot series) - Respirator fit testing - Mobile/on-site drug and alcohol testing units - Medical leave verification (including FMLA paperwork, fit-for-duty exams) - Employee health services (flu clinics, general health screenings) - Background screening, DOT employment verification, FMCSA Clearinghouse reporting - Court testimony (in-person and telephone) - Training for collectors and reasonable suspicion detection - Data encryption, backup systems, web portal access, documentation maintenance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDOT and FTA regulations for safety-sensitive positions - After-hours testing with a required response time of 30 minutes for post-accident or reasonable suspicion events - Secure web portal for test results and reporting - Mobile testing unit availability for on-site needs - Statistical reporting to meet FTA annual requirements - Record retention and secure communication protocols - Option for separate bids for drug testing and occupational health services - Training and support for collectors and staff - Emergency event coordination and rapid response - Services must be scalable and available as needed throughout the contract period

Description

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 2023-007 for comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services and occupational health services. The contract is for a third-party administrator to provide turn-key services compliant with Department of Transportation and Federal Transportation Administration requirements. The contract term is seven years, with an estimated contract amount of $200,000. The contract includes services such as drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physicals, medical leave verification, respirator testing, hearing tests, and potential mobile testing units.

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