Odrc Wastewater Testing & Field Sampling Services Drcb-25-3381

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is commissioning a contract for Wastewater Testing and Field Sampling Services to bolster drug surveillance and enhance early detection within their correctional facilities. This contract involves the monitoring and analysis of drug residues, specifically methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine, cannabis (THC), oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone, through wastewater sampling across all ODRC facilities. The services will include annual drug abuse sampling synchronized each March and quarterly testing at eight specifically identified facilities. A total of 39 samples will be collected per event, utilizing 37 portable composite samplers for general sample collection, alongside a manual 8-hour composite sample at North Eastern Reintegration Center (NERC), and a single sample from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility's composite sampler. The contract is scheduled to commence upon awarding and will extend through June 30, 2025, with options for renewal by mutual consent, ensuring continuity for no more than four years in total. ODRC facilities throughout Ohio, including Franklin Medical Center, Grafton Correctional Institution, and others, will serve as the primary venues for the execution of these services. The contract stipulates the need for field personnel skilled in wastewater sample collection and the provision of necessary equipment such as the portable composite samplers for weekly setups. Analytical results from the testing must be submitted within four weeks through both email and an online portal that operates around the clock. This initiative underscores ODRC’s commitment to reducing recidivism through proactive measures like enhanced drug monitoring.