NOTICE RFP #103 LSCB-Client-Based Laboratory Services

Burke Center is soliciting proposals for client-based laboratory services to be delivered across eleven counties in Texas under solicitation number 103LSCB, with a projected contract start date of September 1, 2026, and an initial term running through August 31, 2028, subject to renewal or termination per agreed terms. The contract requires vendors to be CLIA certified and to provide a comprehensive range of laboratory services including blood and urine specimen collection, processing of chemistry profiles as outlined in Exhibit A, bi-directional interface with Burke’s electronic health record system, and portal-based result submission. Vendors must also operate a convenient off-site lab draw station and supply all necessary equipment for specimen submission, while adhering to a strict 24-hour turnaround for chemistry profiles, STAT testing, and repeat testing. Billing must be handled through third-party carriers and direct billing to Burke for approved items, with pricing structured under a unit-price model requiring detailed submission of Test Codes, CPT Codes, and pricing for each service listed in Exhibit D, which includes tests such as Basic and Comprehensive Metabolic Panels, Complete Blood Counts, and Urine Cultures. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including Texas Health and Safety Code Section 250.006(a) regarding criminal background checks for personnel and verification of work eligibility via USCIS Form I-9, maintained for six years post-contract. Contractors must carry general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate, along with worker’s compensation coverage in accordance with Texas statutory requirements, and name Burke as an additional insured on all policies, excluding personal automobile liability. Indemnification obligations are absolute, requiring the contractor to defend and hold harmless Burke, its officers, directors, employees, and designees from any claims arising from negligent or willful acts. Contract administration includes appointment of a Burke-designated contract monitor to serve as liaison and ensure compliance, with payment made within 30 days of valid invoice submission and service approval. Proposals must be submitted via email by June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., including all mandatory exhibits—Administrative Component, Lab Services Schedule, Details of Proposal, Assurances and Conflict of Interest Statements, References, Exceptions, Lobbying Certification, Taxpayer ID Certification, Credentials, and HUB/DBE Acknowledgement—with strict