What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a vendor to provide forensic testing laboratory accreditation and training services. The contractor must assess the laboratory's quality management system and testing procedures for compliance with standards and applicable forensic testing laboratory requirements, and provide documentation that all utilized assessors have completed forensic assessor training for internationally recognized toxicology testing standards. The selected vendor must supply resources such as guidance documents, webinars, and technical support to help gain and maintain accreditation at no additional cost, along with tools and training for achieving, implementing, and maintaining the laboratory. Work will be performed offsite for a one-year contract period. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid. Interested applicants can submit their proposals digitally via email or online.
Scope of work
- Initial ISO/IEC 17025 and Forensic Testing Accreditation Assessment (if needed)
- Annual Accreditation Fee
- ISO/IEC 17025 and Forensic Testing Surveillance On-site Assessment
- ISO/IEC 17025 and Forensic Testing Surveillance Document Review Assessment
- On-site Internal Auditing to ISO/IEC 17025 Training for up to ten attendees
- Additional on-site Internal Auditing to ISO/IEC 17025 Training per attendee (up to ten)
- Online or off-site Internal Auditing to ISO/IEC 17025 Training
- On-site and online or off-site Lead Assessor Intensive (non-Forensic) Training
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price from responsible and responsive bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
- Proof of ILAC membership with MRA signatory
- Not currently debarred, suspended, or precluded from public procurement
- Compliance with federal immigration laws and regulations (FINA)
- Services involving secure or sensitive data performed within the United States
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A: Signed Offer and Acceptance form
- Attachment B: Notices, Correspondence and Payments to the Contractor
- Attachment C: Proposed Subcontractors
- Proof of ILAC membership with MRA signatory
- Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Number and/or Federal Tax Identification number
- Separate attachment on company letterhead for any confidential information claims
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)
- Instructions
- Submit electronically through APP (https://appstate.az.gov) using acceptable formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf). Upload Attachments A, B, C, and proof of ILAC membership under the My Offer Info and Docs tab in the Financial Envelope.
