SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · MARYLAND

    HOW/SER/27-017_Drug Screening

    Issued by Howard_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Social_Services_Administration
    stateIFBmarylandSol. BPM055210
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    PUBLISHED
    Feb 18, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    maryland
    state
    NAICS CODE
    541380
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Contract for drug testing services for DHS/HCDSS employees and candidates in Maryland, including sample collection, testing, reporting, and compliance with drug-free policies and laws.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    BPM055210
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    Open
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    February 18, 2026
    Due Date
    NAICS Code
    541380AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    maryland
    Agency
    Howard_County_Department_of_Social_Services_Social_Services_Administration

    Description

    The contract covers the following activities, tasks, and deliverables: [Contractor Name] will provide drug testing services for employees or candidates (Parents, caregivers, Foster Youth) of DHS/HCDSS who are involved in HCDSS Programs. The drug testing services will include [Standard 16 panel: AMP - Amphetamines, BAR -Barbiturates, BUP - Buprenorphine, BZO - Benzodiazepines, COC - Cocaine, EDDP -Methadone Metabolite, ETG - Ethyl Glucuronide, FEN - Fentanyl, K2 - Synthetic Marijuana, MDMA - Ecstasy, MET - Methamphetamines, OPI / MOP - Morphine / Opiates, OXY - Oxycodone, PCP - Phencyclidine, THC - Cannabinoid (Marijuana), TRA - Tramadol] testing using methods of, such as [urine, saliva, hair, blood, etc.] samples, such as pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, occasions [Contractor Name] will collect the samples from the employees or onsite, using collection procedures, such as chain of custody, identification, verification protocols. [Contractor Name] will document and report the results to DHS/HCDSS using reporting procedures, such as electronic and paper formats, within 1-3 days of analysis completion. The results will include information to be reported, such as positive, negative, adulterated, substituted, invalid findings along with supporting documents such as chain of custody forms, laboratory reports. [Contractor Name] will comply with the DHS/HCDSS 's drug-free policy, as well as the relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as [name of laws and regulations], regarding the drug testing services. The following are the expected outcomes and deliverables of this SOW: [Contractor Name] will deliver the drug testing services and supplies (oral swab kits, 10-16 panel instant read urine cups) in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, meeting the requirements and expectations of DHS/HCDSS. [Contractor Name] will provide DHS/HCDSS with the results and reports of the drug testing services, along with the supporting documents and records, in a confidential and secure manner, respecting the privacy and rights of the employees or candidates. [Contractor Name] will assist DHS/HCDSS in implementing and enforcing the drug-free policy, as well as complying with the applicable laws and regulations, regarding the drug testing services. Requirements The requirements of this SOW are as follows: [Contractor Name] must have the necessary qualifications, certifications, licenses, and accreditations to provide the drug testing services, such as [name of qualifications, certifications, licenses, and accreditations], and must maintain them throughout the duration of the contract. [Contractor Name] must have the necessary equipment, materials, and supplies to provide the drug testing services, such as [name of equipment, materials, and supplies], and must ensure their proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance throughout the duration of the contract. [Contractor Name] must have the necessary personnel, such as [name of personnel], to provide the drug testing services, and must ensure their adequate training, supervision, and performance throughout the duration of the contract. [Contractor Name] must follow the best practices and standards of the industry, such as [name of best practices and standards], to provide the drug testing services, and must ensure their quality, reliability, and validity throughout the duration of the contract. [Contractor Name] must adhere to the ethical and professional codes of conduct, such as [name of ethical and professional codes of conduct], to provide the drug testing services, and must ensure their integrity, confidentiality, and respect throughout the duration of the contract. The purpose of this contract is to establish a contract DHS/HCDSS for the provision of drug testing services for DHS/HCDSS. The drug testing services are intended to ensure a safe and drug-free policy, to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, and to support the DHS/HCDSS's drug-free programs.

    Key dates

    1. February 18, 2026Published

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