Project Information

Bid Title

Child Welfare Services Drug & Alcohol Testing

Issuing Agency

Lake County

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 28, 2026

Closing Date

May 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

261877

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Project Description

Bid Number:	261877
Bid Title:	Child Welfare Services Drug & Alcohol Testing
Category:	County General
Status:	Open

Description: LCDSS, Child Welfare Services (CWS), is requesting proposals from qualified business organizations to provide drug and alcohol laboratory testing services for CWS. From the proposals submitted, LCDSS intends to contract out for laboratory testing services for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. LCDSS intends to expend no more than $70,000 per fiscal year of the three year contract. Proposers are expected to identify and leverage funding sources to maximize their service levels, consistent with the terms of this RFP and federal and state laws and regulations. Proposers may link with other agencies through cost-sharing agreements, non-financial agreements, in-kind services, etc. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS-ADMINISTRATION OF LAKE COUNTY-CHILD WELFARE SERVICES The Lake County Department of Social Services-Child Welfare is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to administer drug and alcohol testing services. RFP opens 04.28.2026 (registration opens) RFP due 05.26.2026 Contact: Musa Alajil at email: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. , Phone: (707)262-4501 Publication Date/Time: 4/28/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 5:00 PM Submittal Information: Requesting proposals from qualified organizations to administer drug and alcohol testing services Contact Person: Musa Alajil, Staff Service Analyst (707)262-4521 Business Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Miscellaneous: LCDSS does not intend to hold a proposer’s conference for this RFP. However, if LCDSS deems it necessary to hold a conference, all registered proposers will be notified in writing. In lieu of a proposer’s conference, LCDSS will accept written questions from registered proposers regarding differential response services. All questions must be submitted in writing by May 7, 2026, by 5:00 PM to Musa Alajil. Answers to written questions will be released to all registered proposers. Related Documents: RFP-261877-Drug testing 26-29 4.8.26

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COUNTY OF LAKE

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

P.O. Box 9000

15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway

Lower Lake CA 95457

Rachael Dillman-Parsons

Social Services Director

Date: April 08, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Drug and Alcohol Testing

This Request for Proposal (RFP) announces the intent of the County of Lake to solicit proposals from qualified business

organizations to provide drug and alcohol laboratory testing services for Lake County Department of Social Services

(LCDSS) Child Welfare Services (CWS)

GENERAL OVERVIEW

• Proposals must be signed, dated, and submitted no later than May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Proposals must be emailed to:

Lake County Department of Social Services

Musa Alajil, Staff Services Analyst II

musa.alajil@lakecountyca.gov

Hard copies will not be accepted

• For additional information, contact Musa Alajil at (707) 262-4521

The County intends to progress in this procurement in a series of orderly steps. This schedule is subject to

change at the discretion of the County. The County will provide sufficient advance notice to vendors in the

event of schedule changes.

Scheduled Activity

Letter of interest and Request for Proposals mailed to

prospective proposers

RFP opens

Registration closes

Q&A for RFP submission

RFP due

Panel Review

RFP selected and bidder’s notified

Approximate Contract(s) Start Date

Proposed Date

April 23, 2026

April 28, 2026

May 4, 2026

May 7, 2026

May 26, 2026

May 27, 2026

Est. May 29, 2026

Est. July 1, 2026

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

LCDSS, Child Welfare Services (CWS), is requesting proposals from qualified business organizations to provide

drug and alcohol laboratory testing services for CWS.

From the proposals submitted, LCDSS intends to contract out for laboratory testing services for the period of

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. LCDSS intends to expend no more than $70,000 per fiscal year of the three

year contract.

Proposers are expected to identify and leverage funding sources to maximize their service levels, consistent

with the terms of this RFP and federal and state laws and regulations. Proposers may link with other agencies

through cost-sharing agreements, non-financial agreements, in-kind services, etc.

SCOPE OF WORK

A. The scope of work includes drug and alcohol laboratory testing services which shall consist of the

following components:

1. Vendor must perform testing as soon as possible after the specimen arrives at the Vendor's

laboratory and must notify the requesting department of all test results, negative and confirmed

positives. This notification of results must be timely based on the turnaround time for each test

and method.

2. Vendor must provide automatic quantitative and qualitative confirmation of all positive

drug and alcohol screens. Confirmation will be GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass

spectrometry), LC/MS (liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry), or GC/FID (gas

chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector).

3. Vendor must provide supplies for urine and oral saliva.

4. Vendor shall provide expert witness services by affidavit, telephonically, or in-court

regarding forensic toxicology and/or drug testing when requested by the County.

B. Urine Tests:

1. A test for creatinine will be performed on each specimen to rule out possible adulteration

by dilution.

2. Laboratory testing needs for urine screens are as follows: Cocaine, Marijuana/THC,

Phencyclidine (PCP), Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, Opiates, Benzodiazepines,

Barbiturates, Buprenorphine, Methadone, Propoxyphene, Methylenedioxy

methamphetamine Ecstasy/MDMA, Oxycodone, Alcohol/Ethyl glucuronide, Synthetic

Marijuana, Fentanyl, Bath Salts, Designer Stimulants and others as needed.

C. Oral Saliva Drug Tests:

1. Laboratory testing needs for oral saliva tests are as follows: Amphetamines,

Methamphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Fentanyl, Opioids, Cannabis (THC),

Phencyclidine (PCP), Alcohol and others as needed.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

Registration and Inquiries

Proposers must register with LCDSS by May 04, 2026 to receive any amendments or other

communications regarding this RFP. Proposers failing to register assume complete responsibility in the

event that amendments or other communications are issued.

To register or make inquiries regarding this RFP, contact:

Musa Alajil, Staff Services Analyst II

Lake County Department of Social Services

Email: musa.alajil@lakecountyca.gov

Telephone: (707) 262-4521

Proposers may contact only the individual identified above and are specifically directed not to contact

other LCDSS or County personnel for meetings, conferences, or other technical discussions related to

the RFP. No questions will be answered by other LCDSS or County staff.

Proposer’s Conference

LCDSS does not intend to hold a proposer’s conference for this RFP. However, if LCDSS deems it

necessary to hold a conference, all registered proposers will be notified in writing.

In lieu of a proposer’s conference, LCDSS will accept written questions from registered proposers

regarding differential response services. All questions must be submitted in writing by May 7, 2026, by

5:00 PM to Musa Alajil. Answers to written questions will be released to all registered proposers.

Proposal Format and Content

Proposals should be prepared simply and economically providing a straightforward and concise

delineation of the proposer’s ability to satisfy requirements of the RFP. Proposals should be typed with

a 12-point font size, and non-reduced, printed on only one side of each page, and the narrative may

not exceed fifteen (15) pages (excluding forms and attachments) with the complete proposal not

exceeding thirty (30) pages.

Required Elements:

1. Provide a cover letter indicating the relevant experience of the firm/agency proposing to

provide the service.

2. Provide a Table of Contents which identifies all major sections of the proposal by page

number. All forms and attachments must also be referenced by page number.

3. Describe administrative and fiscal management of the program, personnel policies, expected

use of subcontractors, etc.

4. Submit required budget indicating administrative and overhead costs, operating costs,

equipment costs, start-up costs, and any other costs associated with service delivery. All

prices submitted are non-binding at this stage of the procurement process and are subject to

negotiation.

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No Assignment

Assignment by the successful Contractor to any third party of any contract based on the Proposal or

any monies due shall be absolutely prohibited and will not be recognized by County unless approved

in advance by County in writing.

RFP Selection Method

The principles of competitive negotiation will be followed by LCDSS during the selection process, i.e.,

the terms, service delivery method and standards of performance are negotiable. Negotiated contracts

will be awarded to proposer(s), if any, who best meets the needs of LCDSS.

An evaluation committee may be established by the LCDSS Director to evaluate and rate the proposals.

The selection committee will screen the proposals, may interview the top proposers, and submit a

recommendation. Criteria for evaluation proposals will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Costs of services and cost-effective methodology in performing assignment.

• Reputation and experience in the type of work required.

• Capability or potential to accomplish work responsibility in the required time.

• Performance on prior contracts.

• The extent to which proposal addresses the scope of work outlined in the RFP.

Rejection of Proposals

Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by LCDSS to award a contract. LCDSS

reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP, or to cancel this RFP.

Sample Contract

A sample contract has been attached to provide an overview of LCDSS’ standard contracting

requirements. It is assumed that all proposers will be able to comply with all contract requirements.

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CONTRACT BETWEEN COUNTY OF LAKE AND CONTRACTOR FOR

SERVICE

This Contract is made and entered into by and between the County of Lake through its

Department of Social Services, hereinafter referred to as “LCDSS”, and CONTRACTOR,

hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”, collectively referred to as the “parties”. The LCDSS

Director shall administer this Contract on behalf of LCDSS.

1. SERVICES.

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Contractor shall provide to

LCDSS the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto and incorporated herein

as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict

in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A – Scope of Services,

Exhibit B – Fiscal Provisions, Exhibit C – Compliance Provisions, and Exhibit D – Definitions,

the Agreement shall prevail.

2. TERM

This Contract shall commence on DATE, and shall terminate on DATE, unless earlier

terminated as hereinafter provided. In the event LCDSS desires to temporarily continue services

after the expiration of this Contract, such continuation shall be deemed on a month-to-month

basis, subject to the same terms, covenants, and conditions contained herein.

3. COMPENSATION

Contractor has been selected by LCDSS to provide the services described hereunder in Exhibit

“B” (Scope of Services), incorporated herein by this reference. Compensation to Contractor shall

not exceed AMOUNT (TOTAL OR PER FISCAL YEAR).

LCDSS shall compensate Contractor for services in accordance with Exhibit “B” (Fiscal

Provisions), attached hereto and incorporated herein. Compensation to Contractor is contingent

upon appropriation of federal, state and county funds.

4. TERMINATION

This Contract may be terminated by mutual consent of the parties or by the LCDSS Director

upon 30 days written notice to Contractor.

In the event of non-appropriation of funds for the services provided under this Contract, LCDSS

Director will terminate this Contract, without termination charge or other liability.

Upon termination, Contractor shall be paid a prorated amount for the services provided up to the

date of termination.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories
• NAICS 621511Medical Laboratories

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