ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING SERVICES Follow Solicitation

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is accepting bids to establish a contract to provide drug and alcohol testing services for DOT and non-DOT testing.

DPS reserves the right to add any new testing methods, procedures, or services to the drug and alcohol testing program at any time during the contract period.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seeks to establish a blanket contract for DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing services.

Contractor shall satisfy the following for DOT testing as applicable:

1. 49 CFR Part 40 – US DOT Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs.
2. The FMCSA federal requirement, at 49 CFR Part 382, for drivers of commercial vehicles to be tested for drugs and alcohol.
3. The Federal Aviation Administration requirement, at 14 CFR Part 120, for air carriers and operators to be tested for drugs and alcohol.
4. DPS policy where applicable to DOT Testing.

Services for non-DOT testing shall be provided in accordance with DPS’s policies, program guidelines, and state and local laws related to employee testing, testing in athletics programs, or other test requirements as determined by DPS.

The following tests are to be conducted:

1. Pre-Employment/Pre-Placement Testing
2. Random Testing
3. Post-Accident Testing
4. Reasonable Suspicion Testing
5. Return-To-Duty Testing
6. Follow-Up Testing
7. Drug Testing
8. Breath Alcohol Testing

All collections for drug testing shall be performed by Certified Professional Collectors (CPCs) according to the US Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs as published by the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance.

Geographic Coverage: The Contractor must coordinate with DPS to provide at least one collection site for every DPS facility throughout the State of Texas.

Contractor shall provide on-site or mobile collection services within the state of Texas at the Customer’s request and at a specified location.

**Bidder must submit electronic responses no later than 5:00 P.M. Central Time on 12/04/2026** to the following email address or via the DPS Online Bid Room. DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov Attention: 405-27R0004100

DPS is not currently accepting any in-person solicitation responses.

The contract term commences on the effective date stated in the signing document (or purchase order contract) and expires on 08/31/2028.

DPS may award one or more Contracts resulting from this solicitation to a responsible Bidder whose Bid is best value under the evaluation criteria in this solicitation.

All Bids will be valid for 180 days after the solicitation opening date and will constitute an irrevocable response to DPS for the 180-day period.

Contractor will acquire and maintain, for the duration of this Contract, insurance coverage necessary to ensure this Contract’s proper performance and cover any potential liabilities with financially sound and reputable insurers licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance, in the type and amount customarily carried within the industry or as determined by DPS.

DPS will not hold a public bid opening event.