What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Texas Department of Public Safety seeks bids for alcohol and drug testing services. This contract will cover DOT and non-DOT testing, with services commencing upon award and expiring on August 31, 2028. Bidders must submit electronic responses by 5:00 PM Central Time on December 4, 2026. All bids must be submitted electronically to [email protected] or via the DPS Online Bid Room. The contract term is from the effective date of award through August 31, 2028, with a potential six-month extension. DPS reserves the right to extend the contract for re-advertising or transition purposes. Bidders must provide pricing on the Mandatory Pricing Schedule and demonstrate financial resources and ability to perform. Key personnel résumés and a project schedule are required.
Scope of work
- DOT drug and alcohol testing services
- Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing services
- Pre-employment 6-panel drug testing
- Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing
- Random, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing
- On-site or mobile collection services within Texas 24/7/365
- Web portal access for forms, result reporting, and statistical data
- Training for DPS staff on testing procedures and updates
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Best value standard under Tex. Gov't Code § 2156.007 and vendor past performance | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of two administrators who are Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrators (C-SAPA) or equivalent
- Account Representative/Manager with 3 years of experience in drug and alcohol program management
- Medical Review Officers must meet DOT 49 CFR Section 40.213 qualifications
- SAMHSA-certified laboratories for specimen analysis
- Licensed under National Laboratory Certification Program for urine specimen testing
- Registered in the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Collections performed by Certified Professional Collectors (CPCs) according to US DHHS guidelines
- Minimum of three references provided
Documents to include with your response
- Volume One - Required Contract Forms and Information
- Information and Certifications Form
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176) (if applicable)
- Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications Form (W-9)
- Volume Two - Information Bid Section
- Information Sheet
- Résumés of key personnel
- Minimum of three references
- Project Schedule and Plan
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or DPS Online Bid Room
- Instructions
- Email to [email protected] (Attention: 405-27R0004100) or submit via DPS Online Bid Room. Bids must use a sans serif 12-point font on an 8-1/2 inch x 11 inch format.