CLIA Lab Setup, Equipment Provision, and Management Services

Weber Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to establish and operate a CLIA-certified in-house laboratory dedicated to supporting their urine drug screening program. The primary goal of this project is to enhance cost-efficiency and service quality by enabling WHS to process specimens internally, thereby reducing turnaround times and allowing the organization to bill payers directly as the rendering provider. Currently, WHS collects specimens and sends them to an external lab, which bills Medicaid and insurance providers, but this new setup aims to streamline operations, improve billing processes, and provide quicker results. The scope includes supplying and maintaining laboratory equipment, staffing for specimen collection and processing, and managing a collection clinic operating seven days a week, all while adhering to strict collection protocols and comprehensive drug testing standards. Integration of lab results with WHS’s electronic health record system and handling billing for both Medicaid and commercial insurance are key components of the project. The solicitation, titled "CLIA Lab Setup, Equipment Provision, and Management Services," was posted on August 29, 2025, with a response deadline of October 1, 2025. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the project falls under NAICS code 621330, which pertains to outpatient care centers. The initiative is led by Weber Human Services, a local behavioral health authority in Utah, and aims to improve operational efficiency through comprehensive support for lab setup, equipment, staffing, and management. Vendors will be evaluated based on their qualifications, ability to handle billing, equipment quality, staffing plans, testing capabilities, IT integration, and overall cost and timeline proposals. The project emphasizes equal opportunity and confidentiality, with the potential for modifications or cancellations of the RFP as deemed necessary by WHS.