Scheduled Courier Route Services – Specimen Transport

The contract entails the monthly scheduled pickup and delivery of newborn screening and clinical specimens from 46 hospitals and 12 health departments to the state laboratory, with strict requirements for chain-of-custody documentation and precise temperature control throughout transit to ensure specimen integrity. Timely delivery is critical to support diagnostic testing and public health outcomes, necessitating reliable logistics across a wide geographic scope. The service must maintain compliance with state and federal standards for biomedical transport, ensuring accountability from point of origin to final destination. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 492110 for couriers and messengers and was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026. Performance is expected to occur across the state of Kentucky, with no specific city designated in the place of performance. The contracting authority is the agency in Frankfort, Kentucky, and all interested parties must submit proposals through the designated online portal. While the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, compliance with all transport protocols and adherence to the deadlines are mandatory for consideration.