TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES

The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office is seeking a qualified forensic toxicology laboratory to provide comprehensive post‑mortem toxicology testing and related forensic services for a one‑year contract (Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2027) with two optional one‑year extensions. The contractor must hold CLIA, CAP, ANAB/ANSI ISO 17025 accreditations in toxicology, forensic biology, and seized‑drugs analysis, employ board‑certified toxicologists, and be capable of processing up to 2,000 toxicology cases and 5,000 forensic samples per month. Services include basic, expanded, and NPS panels on various specimen types, rapid turnaround (6‑15 business days), secure electronic reporting, specimen collection kits, and expert witness testimony. Bids are sealed, due Oct 27 2026, with a 10 % bid bond, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • Required accreditations: CLIA, CAP, ISO 17025 (toxicology, forensic biology, seized‑drugs) • Staffing: ABFT‑board‑certified toxicologists (minimum 90 % on‑site) and a laboratory director with ABFT/ABCC certification • Volume capacity: ≥2,000 post‑mortem cases/month, ≥5,000 forensic samples/month • Turn‑around: Basic panel 6‑9 days, expanded 8‑12 days, NPS 10‑15 days • Deliverables: Detailed reports via HIPAA‑compliant portal, chain‑of‑custody, SOPs, specimen storage (1 year) • Contract term: 1 year (Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2027) with two optional extensions; monthly payments upon invoice approval.