# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-135345

MBTA Laboratory Drug Testing and Related Support Services

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 08, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1206-40000-40000-135345
**NAICS:** 621511, 621999

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a laboratory partner for employee and applicant drug testing and related support services.
- **Government buyer:** Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement and Logistics Department. MassDOT is also referenced as an authorized requester of supplemental collection services.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No commercial OEMs, laboratories, or service vendors are identified. MBTA and MassDOT are government entities, not product manufacturers.
- **Requested services:** DOT and Non-DOT urine drug testing, DOT and Non-DOT oral-fluid testing, specimen-validity and other specimen analysis, retesting, electronic results integration, courier transportation, supplemental drug and alcohol collections, MRO coordination, litigation support, account management, and performance monitoring.
- **Pricing schedule:** Includes per-test, per-request, per-occurrence, hourly, monthly, annual, one-time, and at-cost pricing categories. The overall solicitation line item is Lab Drug Testing, quantity 1 each; annual service volumes are TBD, and individual service quantities are not stated.
- **Notable requirements:** DOT testing must comply with applicable DOT and HHS requirements. The provider must securely exchange results and supporting records with MBTA’s existing Drug Program system, maintain audit trails and backup reporting, commit to average and maximum turnaround times, and provide defined escalation and corrective-action processes.
- **Operational coverage:** Routine weekday pickups plus overnight, after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency STAT/post-accident specimen transport; collection-site or mobile-collector access outside designated service areas; and dedicated account support.
- **Additional capabilities:** Support for corrected results, affidavits, technical consultations, expert testimony and litigation documents; additional drug panels and expanded oral-fluid panels; and readiness and transition planning for oral-fluid testing.
- **Award approach:** MBTA may make an award to one or multiple bidders.

### Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking proposals for laboratory drug testing services for its employees and applicants. Services include DOT and non-DOT drug testing, specimen analysis and result reporting, secure electronic integration with MBTA’s existing drug program system, and specimen courier transportation. The scope also includes MRO coordination, supplemental collection services for people outside designated clinic areas, litigation support, and performance monitoring. The RFP requests pricing and turnaround-time commitments for the specified services.

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