Ocean County Opengov #323346

Ocean County drug and alcohol testing and program administration services

Ocean County is seeking a provider to deliver employee drug and alcohol testing and related program administration. - Government buyer: County of Ocean, through the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and Employee Relations Department; based in Ocean County, New Jersey. - Services requested: 24/7 breath-alcohol testing and urine collection and laboratory testing, available on-site and at off-site facilities throughout the county. Testing may include pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. - Program support: Medical Review Officer review and verification; monthly random selections; FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse administration; secure results, recordkeeping, compliance support, and annual MIS reporting. Split-specimen testing, observed collections, recollections, and expert testimony are required when applicable or requested. - Notable requirements: Compliance with applicable federal rules, including 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382; any laboratory must hold current U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NIDA/SAMHSA certification. The provider must identify its laboratory, MRO, collection network, and service partners, and demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience. - Pricing and volume: Separate pricing is requested for on-site and off-site services, including applicable administration and after-hours or emergency charges. No guaranteed minimum volume or specific test quantities are stated; non-DOT testing requires separate authorization and pricing. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, laboratories, or service vendors are named in the provided materials.

Description

The County of Ocean is requesting proposals for drug and alcohol collection and testing services under a one-year contract, with an option to extend for one additional year. Services include specimen collection, laboratory testing, medical review, random-testing program administration, and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse services. Services must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and comply with applicable federal regulations and County policies. Proposals are submitted electronically, and vendors must have at least two years of relevant experience.

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