Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026810

Louisiana referral laboratory testing services for Central Louisiana State Hospital

Louisiana is seeking as-needed referral laboratory testing for Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville. - Buyer: Louisiana Office of State Procurement, for Central Louisiana State Hospital (CLSH), in the Louisiana Department of Health context. - Scope: An open-ended requirements contract for laboratory testing requested by hospital clinicians. The contractor may perform tests itself or use a certified reference laboratory, with no additional referral charge. - Requested testing: 59 per-test service lines, generally priced per each (EA). The price sheet provides CPT and test codes but no estimated test quantities. - OEMs and named vendors: No laboratory vendor or OEM is identified. The named test and medication brands are Depakote, Eskalith, Dilantin, and Clozaril; manufacturers are not specified. - Logistics and reporting: Provide specimen pickup and transport, collection supplies, routine weekday pickup, same-day pickup within one hour of request, and an after-hours drop-off option within 45 minutes of Pineville. Routine results are typically due within 24 hours of receipt, specialty results within 72 hours, and same-day results within six hours of pickup or drop-off; the price sheet also calls for telephone notification for stat tests within three hours of receipt. - Technology and quality: Provide a computer, printer, modem, secure connection with backup capability, and secure online results access compatible with common provider systems, including HL-7. Maintain CLIA licensure and CAP accreditation, with at least ten years of CAP accreditation, and provide access to a board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologist for result review and consultation. Requirements also apply to outside laboratories. - Additional services: Periodic staff training, chain-of-custody handling when requested, venipuncture as needed, and billing administration, including applicable Medicare/Medicaid, Healthy Louisiana MCO, and Magellan arrangements. - Contract term: An initial 12-month term with up to two additional 12-month extensions, for a maximum of 36 months. Award is generally all-or-none to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications; the State reserves the right to reject individual items.

Description

The solicitation seeks referral laboratory testing services for Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana. The contractor will perform requested laboratory tests or arrange referral to a certified reference laboratory, and provide specimen pickup and transport, necessary supplies and equipment, secure access to results, and staff training. The scope includes routine, same-day, and after-hours service requirements, with specified turnaround and reporting expectations. The proposed agency term contract is for up to 12 months, with two optional 12-month extensions, for a maximum total term of 36 months.

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