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Burke Center seeks CLIA-certified vendors for client-based laboratory services across eleven Texas counties.

Burke Center, a Texas-designated mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities authority, is seeking CLIA-certified vendors to deliver laboratory services for clients across eleven rural counties. - Government Buyer: - Burke Center (State of Texas designated local authority) - Central Administration office serving Angelina, Houston, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler counties - Services Requested: - Client-based laboratory services including specimen collection, transport, and access to off-site lab draw stations - Bi-directional integration with Burke's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system - Provision of phlebotomist and draw station services as needed - Timely processing and reporting of laboratory test profiles (including chemistry profiles and STAT testing) - 24-hour turnaround for chemistry profiles and STAT tests - Billing to third-party carriers and Burke for eligible individuals - Supply of all necessary equipment and materials for specimen submission - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must be CLIA certified and experienced in rural client-based service delivery - Must support bi-directional EHR interface and rural access - Contract period is initially from November 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, with possible one-year extensions up to two years total - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; vendors must provide all required supplies and equipment for laboratory services - Exhibit D lists common lab tests, but no detailed product line items or quantities are specified

Description

Burke is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for Laboratory Services for Burke clients within each of the eleven counties Burke serves. Vendors must be CLIA certified and have experience providing client-based services in rural areas. The scope includes bi-directional interface with Burke's Electronic Health Record system, specimen collection and transport, timely processing of lab tests, provision of phlebotomist services as requested, and billing third-party carriers and Burke. The initial contract period starts November 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, with possible one-year extensions not exceeding two years total.

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