Forensic Toxicology Testing Services for Alameda County Sheriff's Office

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) - Crime Lab requires comprehensive forensic toxicology testing services. This includes the detection, identification, quantitative analysis, and confirmation of ethanol, drugs, and other chemicals in blood, urine, and other appropriate specimens. The services are crucial for supporting law enforcement operations. The County intends to award a three-year contract, with an option to renew, to a pool of up to two responsible bidders. Bidders must be regularly engaged in providing forensic toxicology testing services for at least five years and must meet specific qualifications, including laboratory accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) and compliance with Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. The selected contractor will be expected to handle an estimated caseload of approximately 200 cases per month, maintain strict chain of custody, ensure data security, and provide expert consultation and testimony.