Specimen Collection Services (Statewide Network)

The contract requires the provision of comprehensive mobile and fixed-site specimen collection services for drug and alcohol testing across the entire state of Mississippi, ensuring consistent and reliable access to testing locations for all designated clients. Services must include strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols for all collected specimens, accurate documentation at every step, and timely transport of samples to approved laboratories for analysis. The subcontract is open to qualified vendors capable of establishing and maintaining a statewide network of collection sites and mobile units to meet the needs of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection, with performance expected to span the entire state without geographic limitations. Responses to this solicitation are due by June 8, 2026, and the opportunity is classified under NAICS code 621399 for other medical and diagnostic services. The contract is posted on the state’s official bid portal, and while no set-aside provisions or agency-specific office details are provided, all bidders must demonstrate the capacity to operate in compliance with state regulations and federal testing standards. The successful vendor will be expected to deliver scalable, efficient, and auditable specimen collection services with minimal disruption, ensuring full traceability and integrity of samples from point of collection through delivery to testing facilities.