Drug and Alcohol Testing Services

The Knox County Schools government authority in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol testing services. The agency needs to ensure safety and compliance by testing school bus drivers, with the option to test additional drivers or other personnel under the Drug Free Workplace Policy. The required testing categories cover pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, follow-up, and return-to-duty scenarios. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to perform all testing services onsite in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pre-employment tests will be conducted and paid for by the bus or shuttle contractor, while post-accident tests must target drivers whose performance could have contributed to an accident. Random testing must occur on an unannounced basis just before, during, or just after safety-sensitive functions, and follow-up or return-to-duty testing must align with programs prescribed by a Substance Abuse Professional. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is looking for proposals to establish a contract period of one year. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 18, 2026, and the final responses can be submitted digitally via email or online.