Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000001866

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a contractor to provide on-site laboratory services. The contractor will be responsible for providing laboratory testing services, including but not limited to, blood draws, specimen transportation, and test results reporting. The contract will be for a term of three years, with up to two renewal options. The contractor must have the ability to provide STAT testing for geographically distant hospital locations and have dedicated courier services with a specialized 24/7 medical courier network. • The contractor must have a continuous, uninterrupted (24-hour, 7-day-a-week coverage) operational capability, utilizing a multi-shift staffing model to support continuous laboratory processing, monitoring, and compliance. • The contractor must accept the specified work hours and proactively designate an on-call backup phlebotomist to cover all required services. • The contractor must have experience in providing laboratory services to hospitals and have a strong reputation for quality and reliability. • The contractor must have the ability to provide a wide range of laboratory tests, including but not limited to, complete metabolic panels, lipid profiles, and urine drug screens. • The contractor must have a strong quality control program in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.