Recertification DOT Medical Physicals Exams On An As-Needed Basis

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is soliciting qualifications for professional services to conduct Recertification DOT Medical Physical Exams on an as-needed basis. The contract has a primary period of performance of three years with two one-year option periods, with an estimated annual volume of approximately 2,000 examinations. The selected contractor must utilize certified medical examiners listed on the FMCSA National Registry and adhere to DOT and FMCSA regulations per 49 CFR 391.41. Key deliverables include conducting physicals to assess commercial driver fitness, providing updated DOT Medical Certification Cards upon success, and submitting mandated reports to the DOT/FM CSA National Registry. The contractor is required to provide same-day notification for any medical holds or failed exams, specifically notifying the METRO Drug and Alcohol Program within three hours of a failure. Selection will be made by an Evaluation Committee based on technical and Small Business Program criteria for a total of 100 points, potentially including oral presentations. While there is no specific small business goal, respondents must submit a Contractor Utilization Plan and other required certifications, including lobbying and debarment forms. Invoicing is handled monthly via email to the Drug and Alcohol Program, with a payment term of 45 business days. Interested firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications, including SF 330 forms and a narrative not exceeding five double-sided pages, by 2:00 PM CST on November 4, 2026, via both electronic submission through Bonfire and a sealed hardcopy delivered to the METRO Procurement Office in Houston, Texas.