Daily Specimen Courier Transport (Fixed Route)

The contract requires exclusive daily pickup and delivery of newborn screening and clinical specimens from approximately seventy hospitals and health departments throughout Kentucky, with all specimens transported to Frankfort for processing. Services must ensure next-morning delivery by 7:00 AM EST, Monday through Saturday, maintaining strict timelines to preserve specimen integrity and support timely diagnostic outcomes. The operation follows a fixed route model, necessitating reliable, consistent logistics across a wide geographic area with no room for delay or variation in schedule. This subcontract is classified under NAICS code 484121 for specialized freight trucking and is managed by the Kentucky agency in Frankfort. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by 5:30 PM EST on July 20, 2026. Performance is required across the entire state, with the primary delivery point located in Frankfort, and no specific office address or point of contact is listed. The task demands a transportation provider with proven capability in handling sensitive clinical materials, adherence to strict time windows, and experience navigating rural and urban routes within Kentucky under high-reliability conditions.