FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF TOXICOLOGY SERVICES

The County of Middlesex is soliciting bids from qualified laboratories to provide post‑mortem toxicology testing and ancillary laboratory services for the Medical Examiner’s Office. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, twelve‑month agreement (with two optional one‑year extensions) covering a range of standard and specialized toxicology panels, respiratory virus testing, electrolyte/glucose testing, and related reporting. Bidders must submit electronic bids by November 13, 2026, and will be evaluated on the lowest combined per‑unit cost. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, subject to fund availability and compliance with New Jersey procurement statutes. • Scope includes up to 500 Post‑mortem Toxicology I tests, 700 Toxicology II tests, 50 Designer Opioid tests, 30 Synthetic Cannabinoid tests, plus additional panels and upgrades. • Required capabilities: in‑house GC/MS or LC/MS/MS analysis, chain‑of‑custody handling, web‑portal ordering/reporting, and board‑certified toxicologist testimony (defense testimony prohibited). • Deliverables: test results within 10 days of receipt, monthly invoicing per county, and retention of specimens for one year. • Contract value based on unit pricing; bidders must provide a price certification and meet extensive insurance, licensing, and qualified‑business‑enterprise documentation.