Annual Drug Testing for Alachua County Court Services

Alachua County, Florida, has issued Invitation to Bid ITB 27-105-PM seeking a qualified provider for comprehensive, court-defensible urinalysis and alcohol testing services. These services will support Treatment Courts, Probation, Pretrial, and Incompetent to Proceed programs, with an estimated monthly volume of 700 to 1,000 specimens. The scope of work includes observed specimen collection, electronic reporting, and confirmation testing performed by CLIA-certified laboratories using scientifically accepted methodologies such as Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry or Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry. The selected provider must maintain testing accuracy rates exceeding 90 percent and provide essential legal support, including expert witness services and chain-of-custody documentation for court proceedings. Bids are due by 2:00 pm EST on October 21, 2026, via the County Public Portal. Evaluation factors include a minimum of five years of experience in similar services, adequate organizational capacity, and the ability to meet performance schedules. Preference is given to bidders headquartered in Alachua County for at least twelve months or those meeting Small Business Enterprise participation goals. Contractual requirements include Level 2 FDLE background screenings for all personnel, comprehensive insurance coverage including cyber and professional liability, and adherence to the Alachua County Government Minimum Wage requirements. Payments will be made monthly in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with annual price escalations capped at 3 percent.