Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act Director Services

The Vermont Department of Health in Montpelier, Vermont is seeking Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) director services to oversee its laboratory operations. The agency requires a qualified CLIA director to ensure that all testing systems provide quality services across the preanalytical, analytic, and postanalytical phases of testing. The director must also ensure that the physical plant and environmental conditions are appropriate and provide a safe environment that protects employees from physical, chemical, and biological hazards. The selected director may perform the duties of the technical supervisor, clinical consultant, general supervisor, and testing personnel, or delegate these responsibilities to qualified personnel. Even if the director reapportions these responsibilities, that individual remains ultimately responsible for ensuring the proper performance of all duties. The agency requires the director to be accessible for onsite, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed, and the individual may direct no more than five laboratories in total. The agency is limiting eligibility to onshore United States organizations. The scope of work requires onsite performance at the laboratory facility in Montpelier, Vermont. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 19, 2026. The agency is establishing a contract period of five years. Bidders may submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is currently looking for proposals and has not disclosed a specific budget range for this procurement.