RFR 224930 BLOOD AND BLOOD RELATED SERVICES

This contract provides blood transfusion testing and related laboratory services to Tewksbury Hospital, a DPH facility, on a fee‑for‑service basis. The Department will purchase blood products from the vendor and the vendor will perform cross‑matching, leuko‑poor red cell preparation, and other routine transfusion testing. The solicitation is an open, non‑statewide, blanket purchase with a maximum obligation of approximately $250,000 over a six‑year base period and includes a single optional three‑year extension. The award was given to Steward Holy Family, a Massachusetts‑based provider, and the contract requires the vendor to hold appropriate laboratory accreditations (CAP, AABB, or JC) and CLIA certification. • Core services: blood testing, cross‑matching, provision of leuko‑poor red blood cells. • Required credentials: CAP/AABB/JC accreditation and CLIA certification. • Contract term: 12 Oct 2021 – 30 Nov 2030 (6 years) with one optional 3‑year renewal.