VDH CLIA Director Services RFP

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies to provide CLIA Director Services. The CLIA Director will be responsible for providing technical guidance to ensure the overall quality, safety, and general supervision of CLIA test systems in the laboratory. The contract period may be for 60 months/5 years, or a shorter duration with an option to renew, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. Key responsibilities include ensuring that testing systems provide quality laboratory services, reviewing and signing documents, providing phone or electronic consultations, and attending key meetings. • Provide CLIA Director services as outlined in 42 CFR Ch. IV §493.1445 • Ensure the physical plant and environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for testing • Ensure that test methodologies selected have the capability of providing quality results • Ensure laboratory personnel are performing test methods as required for accurate and reliable results • Participate in applicable accrediting body audits and provide technical expertise to analytical personnel