RFP-074-2600000461-1 | 074/CMBRVC/DRUG TESTING

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting services for a comprehensive workplace drug and alcohol testing program under solicitation RFP-074-2600000461-1, with proposals due by May 26, 2026. The contract, effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with the option for two additional two-year renewals contingent on funding and approval by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission, requires the vendor to administer urine and breathalyzer testing in full compliance with SAMHSA guidelines, Kentucky Administrative Regulation 17 KAR 3:030, and state licensure requirements. Testing must occur at a primary facility within 20 miles of the Radcliff Veterans Center and include after-hours sites within 30 miles. The scope includes pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and random testing covering up to 25% of designated employees annually, with results delivered within seven days via a secure portal. The contractor must maintain a Medical Review Officer, a board-certified toxicologist, and certified collection personnel, ensuring strict chain-of-custody procedures and accurate reporting across a panel of substances including THC, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted on a weighted trade-off basis totaling 950 points, with the Technical Proposal carrying the largest weight at 550 points, followed by Cost Proposal at 300 points and an optional Oral Demonstration worth 100 points. Mandatory technical criteria include CLIA accreditation, SAMHSA certification, and Kentucky state licensure; failure to meet these disqualifies the proposal. Cost scoring will be relative to the lowest bid, with points awarded per drug test and breathalyzer test. Proposals must be submitted in three separate hard copy packages—Technical, Cost, and Proprietary Information—each accompanied by a labeled thumb drive formatted in Word, Excel, or PDF, with no hyperlinks or embedded content. All submissions must include a transmittal letter affirming compliance with conflict-of-interest rules, non-debarment status, tax and labor compliance, and Kentucky’s civil rights and anti-boycott statutes. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders (nonprofits or entities employing individuals with severe disabilities) may receive a 5% preference. Insurance must carry an AM Best rating of B+ or higher, and all subcontractors