PROVIDE SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND TESTING OF FORENSIC SAMPLES PROVIDED B

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for SAMHSA and/or CAP-FUDT certified laboratories to provide specimen collection and forensic testing of drug and alcohol samples for current and prospective employees. All services must adhere to the Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. The scope of work includes both on-premises and off-premises testing, as well as the provision of expert witness testimony by laboratory directors, toxicologists, or technicians in Louisiana state, federal, or administrative courts. To be eligible, proposers must maintain a business office on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish and demonstrate experience managing large employee populations, preferably exceeding 2,000 individuals. The Jefferson Parish Council may award the contract to one or more vendors based on an evaluation of professional experience, responsiveness and staffing, project understanding, and the proposed fee schedule. Submissions must be filed electronically via the Parish Supplier Portal by November 10, 2026, and must include the General Professional Services Questionnaire and the Human Resource Management Questionnaire.