LAB TESTING SERVICES-23

The RFP “LAB TESTING SERVICES‑23” was issued by Stephen F. Austin State University to secure comprehensive laboratory‑testing services for its campus health clinic. The contract awards a one‑year term (with up to four optional one‑year renewals) to a qualified reference‑lab provider that will handle all non‑CLIA‑waived tests and supply pricing, turnaround‑time commitments, and routine reporting. Evaluation weighted financial proposals (35 %) and qualifications (45 %) most heavily, with additional points for past relationship and references. The university mandated a 20.7 % HUB subcontracting goal, requiring the awardee to incorporate historically under‑utilized businesses. The solicitation closed on 16 Feb 2023, proposals were opened on 17 Feb 2023, and the award was expected in February 2023 with service commencement in March 2023. • Scope: full‑menu reference‑lab testing for the university health clinic (all non‑CLIA‑waived tests). • Term: 1 year, renewable up to four additional years; start March 2023. • Evaluation: 35 % price, 45 % qualifications, 10 % past performance, 10 % references. • HUB Requirement: 20.7 % of contract value must be subcontracted to Historically Under‑Utilized Businesses. • Awarded Vendor: Clinical Pathology Laboratories (single‑award).