SP DHS OHR MRO SERVICES

Solicitation B-54515 is a request for remote Medical Review Officer (MRO) services for the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The selected vendor must provide a licensed physician, holding a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, who is certified by a nationally recognized MRO certification board and possesses specialized training in drug testing regulations. The MRO will be responsible for reviewing positive DOT and pre-employment drug test results, specifically for CDL driver positions and all DHS pre-employment testing, in strict accordance with 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart G and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Services must be delivered remotely via email and phone to the DHS Designated Employer Representative, with the ability to integrate results from Quest. The contract mandates that the vendor directly employ the licensed physician, as subcontracting is prohibited. Key operational requirements include the prompt verification of non-negative, adulterated, or invalid results and the maintenance of internal tracking for interviews and reporting. The agreement is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions V23, incorporating requirements for equal opportunity, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and the State Prompt Payment Act. Funding is contingent upon the availability of state or federal appropriations, and the vendor must comply with all state laws regarding expatriated entities, prevailing wages, and cybersecurity directives.