Courier Service for Newborn Screening Samples

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a vendor to provide courier services for the transport and delivery of newborn screening specimens and other clinical and/or environmental specimens from Kentucky birthing hospitals and health departments to the Kentucky Division of Laboratory Services in Frankfort, Kentucky. The vendor will be responsible for daily pick-ups from 46 birthing hospitals and 12 health departments, including one correctional facility, and for delivering the specimens to the laboratory by the next morning. The vendor must comply with all applicable regulations, including those related to the handling and transport of hazardous materials. The contract will be for an initial period of one year, with the option to renew for four additional two-year periods. • The vendor must have experience in handling and transporting biological specimens. • The vendor must have a system in place for tracking and documenting the pick-up and delivery of specimens. • The vendor must comply with all applicable regulations, including those related to the handling and transport of hazardous materials. • The vendor must provide proof of insurance and maintain the required insurance coverage throughout the contract period. • The vendor must have a plan in place for emergency situations, such as spills or accidents, and must be able to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.