Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · TARRANT COUNTY
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Tarrant County seeks proposals for an annual contract to provide forensic drug testing laboratory and collection services with options for renewal. Vendors must be integrated with the County's CSS system and comply with specified operational and documentation requirements.
Addendum No. 1 issued with revised Attachment - F2026160 Scope of Work Addendum 1. 1. CONTRACT TERMS: Vendor(s) will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract, effective from the date of award or notice to proceed as determined by the Tarrant County Purchasing Department. At Tarrant County’s option and approval by the Vendor, the contract may be renewed for three (3) additional twelve (12) month period(s), as further explained in Renewal Options. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract. 2. RENEWAL OPTIONS: Tarrant County reserves the right to exercise an option to renew the contract of the Vendor for three (3) additional twelve (12) month period(s), provided such option is stipulated and agreed upon by both parties. If Tarrant County exercises the right in writing, the Vendor must update and submit any documents required during the initial solicitation by no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the option period. Required documents must be in force for the full period of the option. If the updated documents are not submitted by the Vendor in complete form within the time specified, Tarrant County may rescind its option or seek a new solicitation. --- Q&A --- Q1: Please verify that the County will pay for any fees imposed by CSS to implement, modify, enhance and automate procedures (p. 13) A1: This language in Section VII. is legacy language related to the requirement that the awarded vendor must integrate with CSS. Considering Section I. D. of the Scope of Work, this is a moot point since only vendors already integrated with CSS are eligible for award. Submitted: 7/30/2026 11:36:49 AM (CT) Q2: Regarding section VI.J, please explain the use of the term "clinical interpretation services." Please verify that these tests are for forensic use (i.e. monitoring for compliance with a criminal justice program). A2: Yes, all drug testing is for forensic use. For clarity, CSCD recognizes that ‘clinical’ and ‘forensic’ interpretation services are technically distinct. However, in our agency’s operational language, the term ‘clinical’ has historically been used broadly to refer to all laboratory interpretation services, including forensic. Submitted: 7/30/2026 11:14:36 AM (CT) Q3: Regarding section VI.G.8, would the County consider a barcoded label where the donor and collector info is captured electronically and is not visible on the actual label? A3: Yes. Submitted: 7/30/2026 11:14:12 AM (CT) Q4: Please explain a little more about the electronic check-in process in section VI.F.1 and VI.F.2. Is this a multi-step process, and what corresponding physical check-in logistics are required to support this process other than what is described in section F? A4: These are two separate requirements, based only on the willingness of the vendor. Submitted: 7/30/2026 11:13:57 AM (CT) Q5: Regarding VI.B.6, please verify that if the CSCD modifies days/hours of operation, the vendor will have flexibility to negotiate pricing accordingly. A5: Pricing is not tied to hours of operation, therefore, there would be no need to adjust pricing. The spirit of this requirement simply states CSCD’s sole authority to adjust operational needs in case of a request by the judiciary for testing during atypical hours. Such a change is not anticipated. Submitted: 7/30/2026 11:13:46 AM (CT)
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