RFP 902744 FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY TESTING SERVICES – CORONERS OFFICE

It is the intent of these specifications, terms, and conditions to provide forensic toxicology testing services to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau being requested by the County.

The County intends to award a three (3) year contract (with the option of renewing it for two (2) years to the Bidder selected as the most responsive and responsible Bidder whose response conforms to the RFP and meets the County’s requirements.

Background

Toxicology testing services are performed to detect potential toxicants such as chemicals, drugs, and poisons in decedents through the testing and screening of appropriate bodily fluids (e.g., blood, urine, bile, vitreous, gastric contents) and tissues (e.g., liver, brain, spleen, and muscle) for the presence of illicit chemicals, drugs, or poisons.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 902744
• Department: General Services Agency-Procurement
• Department Head: Detra Dillon (Purchasing Administrator)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-09T17:00:00.000Z — https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27895367362193?p=HDb4dITQxhNTUKc34Z

Evaluation Criteria

• A1. Completeness of Response (1 pts) —

  Responses to this solicitation must be complete.  Responses must address all the requirements identified within this solicitation and all related documents, including any Addenda. Failure to meet the Bidder Minimum Qualifications may also be considered an incomplete response and may result in the disqualification of the Bidder.

• A2. Debarment and Suspension (1 pts) —

  Bidders, its principal, and named subcontractors are not identified on the list of Federally debarred, suspended, or other excluded parties located at www.sam.gov/SAM.

• B. Cost (75 pts) —

  The points for Cost will be computed by dividing the amount of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received by each Bidder’s total proposed cost.

  1. Reasonableness (i.e., how well does the proposed pricing accurately reflect the Bidder’s effort to meet requirements and objectives?).

  2. Realism (i.e., is the proposed cost appropriate to the nature of the products and/or services to be provided? Is the price affordable to the County, including if costs exceed any budget contained in the RFP?).

• C. Key Personnel: (75 pts) —

  Proposals will be evaluated against the RFP specifications and the questions below:

  1. Do the individuals assigned to the project have experience on similar projects?

  2. How extensive is the applicable education and experience of the personnel designated to work on the project?

• D. Description of Proposed Services: (150 pts) —

  Proposals will be evaluated considering the RFP specifications and the questions below:

  1. How well has Bidder demonstrated a thorough understanding of the purpose and scope of the project?

  2. How well does the description of proposed services depict a logical approach to fulfilling the requirements of the RFP?

  3. How well does the description of proposed services achieve all the requirements in the RFP, including the deliverables and reports the County expects it to provide?

  4. How thorough, thoughtful, and relevant is Bidder’s plan to collect data to monitor the progress of the proposed services?

  5. How well has Bidder identified pertinent issues and potential problems related to the project?

• E. References (See Exhibit A - Bid Response Packet) (75 pts) —

  (See Exhibit A - Bid Response Packet)

• F. Chain of Custody & Protection of Data: (75 pts) —

  Proposals will be evaluated against the RFP specifications and the questions below:

  1. How well does the chain of custody for the toxicology services meet the County’s requirements?

  2. How well does the Bidder’s protection of data meet the County’s requirements?

  3. How well has the Bidder identified pertinent issues and potential problems related to the project?

• Small Local Emerging Business Preference (ADMIN SCORING) (25 pts) —

  Points equaling 5% of the Bidder’s total score for the above Evaluation Criteria will be added.  This will be the Bidder’s final score for purposes of award evaluation.

• Local Preference (ADMIN SCORING) (25 pts) —

  Points equaling 5% of the Bidder’s total score for the above Evaluation Criteria will be added.  This will be the Bidder’s final score for purposes of award evaluation.

Submission Requirements

• Submit Bid Response and Excel Bid Form (required) —

  Please confirm that both your Exhibit A Responses and the separate Excel Bid Form have been uploaded here.

• Submit Bid Response (required) —

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• Has your response addressed all the requirements identified within the solicitation and all related documents, including any addenda? Failure to meet the Bidder Minimum Qualifications may also be considered an incomplete response and may result in the disqualification of your bid. (required)
• Your company, its principal, and named subcontractors are not identified on the list of Federally debarred, suspended, or other excluded parties located at www.sam.gov/SAM. (required)
• I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. (required)
• Pricing (required) —
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  • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items. 
• Evaluation Committee? (required) —

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