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This Solicitation opportunity from Texas was posted on August 4, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing

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3344-26State & Local

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Nueces County is seeking qualified vendors to implement a comprehensive alcohol and controlled substances testing program for its safety-sensitive employees, including approximately 30 commercial motor vehicle drivers subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, 750 additional employees covered under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1984, and up to 1,200 employees subject to reasonable suspicion testing. The contracted vendor must provide full-service testing capabilities including breath alcohol and split urine specimen collection, laboratory analysis, Medical Review Officer services, physical exams, respirator fit testing, immunizations, vision and audiometric screenings, and all related administrative and compliance support. The program must align with federal standards under 49 CFR Parts 40 and 382, including integration with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, and the vendor will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols, and delivering timely and accurate reporting. The contract will run for an initial term of thirty-six months with the possibility of two twelve-month renewals, contingent on mutual agreement, and if no successor contract is awarded, the vendor must continue services on a month-to-month basis until replaced. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PublicPurchase.com by the deadline, with physical submissions accepted only if online access is unavailable, requiring one signed original and one PDF on a USB drive in a sealed envelope labeled with the RFP number and project name. The contract administrator is Jim Landers, Human Resources Director, and submissions should be directed to Michael Robinson, Purchasing Agent, at the Nueces County Courthouse. The county currently relies on Alliance for testing services, and the vendor selected will assume responsibility for all current and anticipated testing volumes, including projected increases in non-DOT tests over the next fiscal years. All required forms, qualifications, and documentation must be completed and submitted as specified, with no deviations permitted from the RFP requirements.

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Nueces County seeks vendor for comprehensive alcohol and drug testing program for 2,000+ safety-sensitive employees under federal regulations.

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TX, USA

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RFP No.3344-26 Alcohol and Controlled Substances Specimen Testing Proposal Submission Documents

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RFP No. 3344-26 Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing

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AgencyTexas → Nueces County
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Nature of Project The Commissioners Court of Nueces County (hereinafter called the “County”) will accept sealed competitive proposals for Alcohol And Controlled Substances & Specimen Testing Program In accordance with the Specifications and other Contract Documents prepared by the County. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for providing assistance in the development and implementation of an alcohol and controlled substances testing program (herein referred to as “the program”) for approximately 30 drivers employed by the County who operate commercial motor vehicles and are subject to testing for alcohol misuse and controlled substances use under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) testing program rules (“Clearinghouse”, 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B). The RFP also requests support with a controlled substances testing program that includes testing for about 750 safety-sensitive employees (as mandated by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1984) and up to 1,200 employees on a reasonable suspicion basis. The County’s objective is to enter into an agreement that will provide comprehensive services for the program, including breath alcohol and split urine sample-controlled substances testing of covered drivers; Physical Exams, Respirator Fit Testing, Immunization, Laboratory Services, Vision Screening, Audiometric Testing, Medical Review Officer (MRO) services for controlled substances test, and other direct related services requested by the County. This RFP was developed pursuant to the testing requirements set forth in regulations implementing the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 as it related to County employees required to hold a commercial drivers’ license to operate a commercial motor vehicle (49 CFR 40 and CFR 382). The term of the contract shall be for thirty-six (36) months, with the option to renew. Each renewal, if mutually acceptable to the Contractor and Nueces County, will be in twelve (12) month increments, not to exceed two (2) additional years past the initial term. In the event this contract expires before another contract is awarded, the Contractor shall extend the contract on a month-to-month basis by mutual agreement. Scope of Work The Scope of Work for this project is detailed fully in the attachments below: Attachment B – Scope of Work Contract Administrator: Jim Landers, Human Resources Director, will serve as the contract administrator for this project. Current Arrangement for Drug and Alcohol Testing Nueces County is currently utilizing services through Alliance. Year DOT Tests Non-DOT Tests (approximate tests) 10/01/2023 – 09/30/2024 13 540 10/01/2024 – 09/30/2025 30 668 10/01/2025 – Current 31 400 Delivery of Proposal All forms in Proposal Packet and all requirements in Statement of Qualifications are to be completed, signed, dated and returned by the Due Date/Time shown above. Online Bid Submissions (preferred): One (1) signed electronic copy of proposal response form and all required documents shall be submitted online via PublicPurchase.com. *For PublicPurchase.com Online Bid Submission: Refer to Attachment A- Online Bid Submission Guide 1. Log into Public Purchase. 2. Click Link “Home”. 3. Click the “Select Region”, select “Texas”. 4. “Select Agency” and select “Nueces County”. 5. “Open Bids” located on left side of the screen. 6. Click on the correct bid. 7. You will see all the information related to bid, select “Respond to Bid” to upload the file. 8. To receive a copy of the submission, click on “Print Submitted Information” located on the right side of the screen down below to the “Respond”. Physical Bids Submissions (if unable to submit online): Completed proposals, one (1) original signed copy and one (1) electronic copy of proposal in .PDF format on a USB Flash drive shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope plainly marked showing the RFP Number and Project Name for which the proposals are intended, and the name and address of the Proposer. Proposals are to be addressed and delivered to: Nueces County Purchasing Attn: Michael Robinson, Purchasing Agent Nueces County Courthouse 901 Leopard Street, Room 106 Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

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