HIV-Related Laboratory Services for Persons Living with HIV

This contract involves providing laboratory services to individuals living with HIV (PLWH) in Hawaii, aiming to facilitate early medical intervention and ensure ongoing linkage and retention in HIV care. The services are specifically tailored for patients whose healthcare providers order necessary laboratory tests for medical monitoring, as well as for individuals participating in the state's HIV testing program who receive reactive screening results. The laboratory testing includes confirmatory HIV tests and additional diagnostics for newly diagnosed individuals, supporting accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. The contract emphasizes billing procedures, requiring primary billing through the patient's insurance before billing the Harm Reduction Services Branch for any remaining patient cost shares. The total contract value is capped at $99,000, with the actual number of tests ordered depending on clinical judgment and patient needs. The solicitation, posted by the Hawaii State Department of Health, seeks responses by May 20, 2025, with the contract size estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The services are to be performed within Hawaii, with a primary point of contact being Timothy McCormick. The contract aims to support public health efforts in HIV management through reliable laboratory testing, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment, and linkage to care for affected individuals.