TXRC Request for Qualifications Solicitation Packet for Equine Analytic Drug Testing on behalf of the Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) #476-25-003

The Texas Racing Commission (TXRC) has issued a Request for Qualifications to select a qualified equine analytic testing laboratory for conducting drug testing on samples collected from racehorses at Texas racetracks. The laboratory must be affiliated with a public educational institution that has at least twenty years of experience in testing racehorses, and will be responsible for analyzing urine, hair, and blood samples to ensure compliance with racing regulations. The contract aims to award a single service provider, with a total value estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, to perform these testing services. The solicitation, identified as number 476-25-003, was posted on June 4, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for July 2, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed requirements and submit their qualifications through the designated platform. The primary contact for this procurement is Jill Ward, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This initiative underscores the TXRC’s commitment to maintaining integrity and fairness in horse racing through rigorous drug testing protocols.