Statewide Drug and Alcohol Testing

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive, FMCSA‑compliant statewide drug and alcohol testing program. The contract will support all Iowa state agencies and eligible political subdivisions, covering specimen collection, courier transport, laboratory analysis, medical review, reporting, training, and related administrative services. The award will be a one‑year base contract with options for up to five additional one‑year renewals. The solicitation requires detailed technical and cost proposals, financial disclosures, and compliance with stringent federal testing regulations. • Scope includes in‑network and out‑of‑network drug testing, breath‑alcohol testing, after‑hours and special‑fee services, and extensive reporting requirements. • Vendor must operate collection sites across multiple Iowa cities, provide certified personnel (STTs, BATs), maintain a certified laboratory, and ensure rapid specimen transport (≤24 hrs). • Mandatory deliverables: technical proposal, cost proposal, financial statements, Form 22 for confidentiality, and completion of Attachment 5 (collection site addresses). • Evaluation will consider technical content, business knowledge, relevant experience, demonstration/presentation (if short‑listed), and cost.