El Paso Ionwave #2027-0202

El Paso Fire Department Laboratory Testing and Specimen Services

The City of El Paso is seeking laboratory testing and specimen services primarily for Fire Department personnel. - Government buyer: City of El Paso, Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department; Fire Department is the primary user. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or named laboratories are identified in the opportunity. - Requested services and estimated quantities: - Complete Blood Count (CBC Complete): 1,008; comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP): 1,008. - Hemoglobin A1C: 1,008; lipid panel: 1,008; prostate-specific antigen (PSA): 600. - Heavy Metal Panel II: 250; Heavy Metal Panel I, random urine (As/Hg/Cd/Pb/Zpp-Bld): 250. - Urinalysis: 1,008; C-reactive protein (CRP): 1,008. - Specimen collection, handling, analysis, and reporting, including certified-phlebotomist blood draws and blood and urine specimen services. - Specialized IGRA tuberculosis testing is referral-only, requires specific written City authorization, and must be priced separately. - Notable requirements: Contractor must operate at least five collection facilities in the El Paso area; third-party collection sites are prohibited. Results must be returned within 72 hours, critical results reported within 24 hours, and results provided through secure electronic reporting. Monthly administrative rosters are required. Estimated annual spending is capped at $49,999.99. - Award and ordering: One award covers all listed test items, and bidders must price every item. Orders are made as needed; other City departments may use the contract only with Fire Department written authorization.

Description

The City of El Paso is soliciting bids for laboratory services primarily for its Fire Department. Services include CBC/comprehensive metabolic panels, hemoglobin A1C, lipid panels, prostate-specific antigen, heavy metal panels, urinalysis, and CRP, with estimated quantities listed in the bid form. One award will be made for all items, and bidders must bid on every item. Orders will be placed as needed by authorized Fire Department personnel; use by other City departments requires written authorization.

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