AS27-117 Drug Testing Samples for Horse Racing in Utah

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Animal Industry, is seeking a single contract award for the testing of horse racing samples. This five-year contract is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2027, following the expiration of the current agreement on March 31, 2027. The selected vendor must be the lowest total cost responsive and responsible bidder and must guarantee their pricing for one year. The scope of work requires the contracted laboratory to provide all necessary collection and shipment supplies, including sterile urine cups, serum separator tubes, multi-draw needles, numbered metal strip seals, and insulated shipping containers with leak protection and temperature control. The laboratory is also responsible for providing sequentially numbered and barcoded sample ID tags and shipping labels. Testing must be performed on blood, hair, and urine samples, adhering to the RCI Drug Classification Scheme and including TOBA mandatory and optional drug candidates as well as ARCI and RMTC Controlled Therapeutic Medications. All urine samples must undergo both base and enzyme hydrolysis prior to extraction. The laboratory must provide test results within a guaranteed turnaround time and provide detailed instructions for specimen handling to maintain sample integrity. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices within 30 days of delivery, with payments processed within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. Vendors must comply with comprehensive federal and state employment non-discrimination laws, maintain specific commercial general liability and workers compensation insurance, and certify that they are not engaged in economic boycotts under Utah Code.