Purchase of Drug Testing Supplies Utilizing a Drugs of Abuse Analyzer on an Annual Contract

Agency: Gwinnett County
State: Georgia
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 541380 - Testing Laboratories
  • 621511 - Medical Laboratories
Posted Date: Oct 7, 2026
Due Date: Oct 22, 2026
Solicitation No: BL144-26 INV
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  • BL144-26 INV

    Purchase of Drug Testing Supplies Utilizing a Drugs of Abuse Analyzer on an Annual Contract

    Buyer Contact : Blake.Christopher@GwinnettCounty.com

    Opening Date : 10/22/2026 03:00 PM EST

    Virtual Bid Opening

    Addendum : BL144-26 - Ad 2 , BL144-26 Ad 1

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    September 23, 2026
    INVITATION TO BID
    BL144-26
    The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified service
    providers for the Purchase of Drug Testing Supplies Utilizing a Drugs of Abuse Analyzer on an Annual
    Contract with Four (4) options to renew for the Gwinnett County Accountability Court.
    Bids should be typed or submitted in ink and returned in a sealed container marked on the outside with the
    BL# and Service Provider Name. Sealed bids will be received until 2:50 P.M. local time on October 14,
    2026 at the Gwinnett County Financial Services - Purchasing Division - 2nd Floor, 75 Langley Drive,
    Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. Any bid received after this date and time will not be accepted. Bids will be
    publicly opened and read at 3:00 P.M. The bid opening will be virtual ONLY. The bid opening may be
    accessed virtually by visiting the link here. Apparent bid results will be available the following business day
    on our website www.GwinnettCounty.com.
    Questions regarding bids should be directed to Blake Christopher, Purchasing Associate II, at
    Blake.Christopher@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 770-822-8820, no later than 3:00 P.M on October 2,
    2026. Bids are legal and binding upon the service provider when submitted.
    Gwinnett County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs
    or activities. Any requests for reasonable accommodations required by individuals to fully participate in
    any open meeting, program or activity of Gwinnett County Government should be directed to the ADA
    Coordinator at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center, 770-822-8165.
    The written bid documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.
    Award will be made to the service provider submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Gwinnett
    County reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in
    its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. Gwinnett County reserves the option to negotiate
    terms, conditions and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible vendor(s) at its discretion.
    Award notification will be posted after award on the County website, www.gwinnettcounty.com and
    companies submitting a bid will be notified via email.
    We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in Gwinnett County.
    Blake Christopher
    Purchasing Associate II
    The following pages should be returned in duplicate as your bid: General Requirements &
    Specifications, pages 2-4
    Bid Schedule, pages 5-8
    References, page 9
    Code of Ethics Affidavit, page 25
    E-Verify, page 26

    A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Comply Do not Comply
    1. These tests and equipment are essential for the operation of the Gwinnett County treatment court program. Therefore, it is expected that the awarded provider schedule delivery and installation of new equipment on or following the first day of the contract period.
    2. The service provider shall have the system fully implemented, deployed, and operational no later than 14 calendar days following contract award.
    3. Quantities Quantities are approximate, not guaranteed, and will be ordered on an "as needed" basis.
    4. Confirmation Testing Information regarding confirmation testing should be provided. This is to include a list of service providers that can provide this service and the estimated cost. This will be used for informational and budgetary purposes only.
    5. Pricing Included in price Not included in price Note Exception
    Unit Price MUST include all fees associated with this contract including but not limited to:
    a) Lease of equipment
    b) Support/Services
    c) Equipment delivery
    d) Test kit delivery
    e) Equipment installation
    f) Equipment removal at the end of the contract period
    g) Training
    h) Lab consumables, such as test tubes, pipettes, etc.
    i) Labor

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    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICAITONS
    A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Comply Do not Comply
    1. These tests and equipment are essential for the operation of the
    Gwinnett County treatment court program. Therefore, it is
    expected that the awarded provider schedule delivery and
    installation of new equipment on or following the first day of the
    contract period.
    2. The service provider shall have the system fully implemented,
    deployed, and operational no later than 14 calendar days
    following contract award.
    3. Quantities
    Quantities are approximate, not guaranteed, and will be ordered on an "as needed" basis.
    4. Confirmation Testing
    Information regarding confirmation testing should be provided. This is to include a list of service providers that can provide this service and
    the estimated cost. This will be used for informational and budgetary purposes only.
    Included Not included
    5. Pricing Note Exception
    in price in price
    Unit Price MUST include all fees associated with this contract including but not limited to:
    a) Lease of equipment
    b) Support/Services
    c) Equipment delivery
    d) Test kit delivery
    e) Equipment installation
    f) Equipment removal at the end of the contract period
    g) Training
    h) Lab consumables, such as test tubes, pipettes, etc.
    i) Labor
    Company Name

    Pricing (continued) Included in price Not included in price Note Exception
    j) Integration
    k) Travel
    l) Calibrators & Controls
    B. SPECIFICATIONS
    1. Analyzer New Refurbished Manuf. Name & #
    a. The service provider shall provide and install a Thermo Scientific Mindray BA-800M automated chemistry analyzer. Thermo Scientific Mindray BA-800M
    2. Training Comply Do not Comply Who will provide Training?
    a. To be provided for up to four (4) staff members must be included and provided. ALL costs associated with training must be included in the unit price listed on the bid schedule, including travel expenses. Training to be held on site, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
    3. Installation Comply Do not Comply Who will provide Installation?
    a. Analyzer must be installed by trained personnel and installed per the reagent manufacturer's documented protocol and validation process.
    4. Support & Services Comply Do not Comply Who will provide Support & Services?
    Are they the manufacturer or an authorized rep?
    a. Support & Services must be provided by the instrument manufacturer or authorized service representative. Service must include all aspects of the analyzer and lab equipment.
    5. Productivity Comply Do not Comply Note Exception
    a. Analyzer does 800 tests per hour and holds 300-test tubes.

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    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICAITONS
    Included Not included
    Pricing (continued) Note Exception
    in price in price
    j) Integration
    k) Travel
    l) Calibrators & Controls
    B. SPECIFICATIONS
    1. Analyzer New Refurbished Manuf. Name & #
    a. The service provider shall provide and install a Thermo Thermo Scientific Mindray BA-800M
    Scientific Mindray BA-800M automated chemistry analyzer.
    2. Training Comply Do not Comply Who will provide Training?
    a. To be provided for up to four (4) staff members must be
    included and provided. ALL costs associated with training
    must be included in the unit price listed on the bid schedule,
    including travel expenses. Training to be held on site, 75
    Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
    3. Installation Comply Do not Comply Who will provide Installation?
    a. Analyzer must be installed by trained personnel and installed
    per the reagent manufacturer's documented protocol and
    validation process.
    Who will provide Support & Services?
    4. Support & Services Comply Do not Comply
    Are they the manufacturer or an authorized rep?
    a. Support & Services must be provided by the instrument
    manufacturer or authorized service representative. Service
    must include all aspects of the analyzer and lab equipment.
    5. Productivity Comply Do not Comply Note Exception
    a. Analyzer does 800 tests per hour and holds 300-test tubes.
    Company Name

    6. Other System Requirements Comply Do not Comply Note Exception
    a. System
    1) Allow users to view and manage donor result history and provide multiple reporting tools with the ability to provide customized reports.
    2) Should have the ability to assign panels to agencies and have custom fields.
    3) Should be able to provide the lab with timeliness reports to show how long it takes from collection to reporting final results.
    4) Should be web based to allow lab management the ability to access information outside of the lab. All data entered and all result information will solely be owned by Gwinnett County.
    5) Should have the ability to integrate with the State approved Five Points case management system used by the Accountability Court
    b. Data Management
    1) Must provide functionality which allows users to manage the volume of samples processed through the lab.
    2) Should be able to send secure emails to staff members for all positive results.
    3) Should be able to provide drug testing randomization of clients, to include the ability to automatically mark No Shows for each day.
    4) Ability to store demographic information by agency for donors' future visits.
    7. Invoices Comply Do not Comply Note Exception
    a. Must reference bid number and only include items on contract.
    8. Agreement/Contract
    a. Please see Sample Contract, Page 23

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    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICAITONS
    6. Other System Requirements Comply Do not Comply Note Exception
    a. System
    Allow users to view and manage donor result history and
    1) provide multiple reporting tools with the ability to provide
    customized reports.
    Should have the ability to assign panels to agencies and have
    2)
    custom fields.
    Should be able to provide the lab with timeliness reports to
    3) show how long it takes from collection to reporting final
    results.
    Should be web based to allow lab management the ability to
    4) access information outside of the lab. All data entered and all
    result information will solely be owned by Gwinnett County.
    Should have the ability to integrate with the State approved
    5) Five Points case management system used by the
    Accountability Court
    b. Data Management
    Must provide functionality which allows users to manage the
    1)
    volume of samples processed through the lab.
    Should be able to send secure emails to staff members for all
    2)
    positive results.
    Should be able to provide drug testing randomization of clients,
    3) to include the ability to automatically mark No Shows for each
    day.
    4) Ability to store demographic information by agency for donors'
    future visits.
    7. Invoices Comply Do not Comply Note Exception
    a. Must reference bid number and only include items on
    contract.
    8. Agreement/Contract
    a. Please see Sample Contract, Page 23
    Company Name

    A B C
    ITEM # APPROX. ANNUAL QTY DESCRIPTION MANUF. & NO. DELIVERY A.R.O. # OF TESTS PER KIT UNIT PRICE PER TEST UNIT PRICE PER KIT (B X C) TOTAL
    PRICE
    (A X C)
    Section A: Drug Testing Reagents with Calibrators and Controls
    1. 90,450 ea Amphetamine Reagent $ $ $
    2. 72,360 ea Benzodiazepine Reagent $ $ $
    3. 54,270 ea Cocaine Reagent $ $ $
    4. 72,360 ea ETG Reagent $ $ $
    5. 72,360 ea Opiate Reagent $ $ $
    6. 49,744 ea THC (Cannabinoid) Reagent $ $ $
    7. 24,992 ea Buprenorphine Reagent (MCC) $ $ $
    8. 31,560 ea Buprenorphine Reagent (TSC) $ $ $
    9. 72,360 ea Oxycodone Reagent $ $ $
    10. 568,620 ea 6-Acetylmorphine Reagent $ $ $
    11. 10,000 ea Spice Reagent $ $ $
    12. 10,000 ea AB-PINACA $ $ $
    13. 10,000 ea UR-144MCC $ $ $
    14. 10,000 ea Soma Reagent $ $ $
    15. 18,090 ea Ecstasy Reagent $ $ $
    16. 10,000 ea LSD Reagent $ $ $
    17. 10,000 ea Methadone Reagent $ $ $
    ITEM
    #
    APPROX.
    ANNUAL QTY
    DELIVERY
    A.R.O.
    # OF TESTS
    PER KIT
    UNIT PRICE
    PER TEST

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    BID SCHEDULE
    A B C
    UNIT TOTAL
    ITEM APPROX. DESCRIPTION MANUF. & NO. DELIVERY # OF TESTS UNIT PRICE PRICE PER KIT PRICE
    # ANNUAL QTY A.R.O. PER KIT PER TEST
    (B X C) (A X C)
    Section A: Drug Testing Reagents with Calibrators and Controls
    1. 90,450 ea Amphetamine Reagent $ $ $
    2. 72,360 ea Benzodiazepine Reagent $ $ $
    3. 54,270 ea Cocaine Reagent $ $ $
    4. 72,360 ea ETG Reagent $ $ $
    5. 72,360 ea Opiate Reagent $ $ $
    6. 49,744 ea THC (Cannabinoid) Reagent $ $ $
    7. 24,992 ea Buprenorphine Reagent (MCC) $ $ $
    8. 31,560 ea Buprenorphine Reagent (TSC) $ $ $
    9. 72,360 ea Oxycodone Reagent $ $ $
    10. 568,620 ea 6-Acetylmorphine Reagent $ $ $
    11. 10,000 ea Spice Reagent $ $ $
    12. 10,000 ea AB-PINACA $ $ $
    13. 10,000 ea UR-144MCC $ $ $
    14. 10,000 ea Soma Reagent $ $ $
    15. 18,090 ea Ecstasy Reagent $ $ $
    16. 10,000 ea LSD Reagent $ $ $
    17. 10,000 ea Methadone Reagent $ $ $
    Company Name

    A B C
    ITEM # APPROX. ANNUAL QTY DESCRIPTION MANUF. & NO. DELIVERY A.R.O. # OF TESTS PER KIT UNIT PRICE PER TEST UNIT PRICE PER KIT (B X C) TOTAL
    PRICE
    (A X C)
    18. 20,000 ea Fentanyl Reagent $ $ $
    19. 36,352 ea Kratom (Mitragynine) Reagent $ $ $
    20. 20,000 ea Tramadol Reagent $ $ $
    21. 90,450 ea Hydrocodone Reagent $ $ $
    22. 10,000 ea Propozyphene Reagent $ $ $
    23. 20,000 ea Methamphetamine Reagent $ $ $
    Section A Total: $
    Section B: Validity Reagents with Calibrators and Controls
    1. 36,180 ea Creatinine Reagent $ $ $
    2. 58,960 ea Specific Gravity Reagent $ $ $
    Section B Total: $
    Grand Total (Section A + Section B) $
    ITEM
    #
    APPROX.
    ANNUAL QTY
    DELIVERY
    A.R.O.
    # OF TESTS
    PER KIT
    UNIT PRICE
    PER TEST

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    BID SCHEDULE
    A B C
    UNIT TOTAL
    ITEM APPROX. DESCRIPTION MANUF. & NO. DELIVERY # OF TESTS UNIT PRICE PRICE PER KIT PRICE
    # ANNUAL QTY A.R.O. PER KIT PER TEST
    (B X C) (A X C)
    18. 20,000 ea Fentanyl Reagent $ $ $
    Kratom
    19. 36,352 ea $ $ $
    (Mitragynine) Reagent
    20. 20,000 ea Tramadol Reagent $ $ $
    21. 90,450 ea Hydrocodone Reagent $ $ $
    22. 10,000 ea Propozyphene Reagent $ $ $
    23. 20,000 ea Methamphetamine Reagent $ $ $
    Section A Total: $
    Section B: Validity Reagents with Calibrators and Controls
    1. 36,180 ea Creatinine Reagent $ $ $
    2. 58,960 ea Specific Gravity Reagent $ $ $
    Section B Total: $
    Grand Total (Section A + Section B) $
    .
    Company Name

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    BID SCHEDULE
    Gwinnett County requires pricing to remain firm for the duration of the initial term of the contract. Failure to hold firm pricing for the initial term of
    the contract will be sufficient cause for Gwinnett County to declare bid non-responsive. Contract to begin January 5, 2027 or upon Board of
    Commissioners approval.
    Unless otherwise noted, quoted prices will remain firm for four (4) additional 12-month periods. If a percentage increase/decrease is a part of the
    renewal options, please note this in the space provided together with an explanation.
    Renewal Option 1: % Increase % Decrease Explanation
    Renewal Option 2: % Increase % Decrease Explanation
    Renewal Option 3: % Increase % Decrease Explanation
    Renewal Option 4: % Increase % Decrease Explanation
    Certification Of Non-Collusion In Bid Preparation
    Signature Date
    The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda, listed by number and date appearing on each:
    Addendum No. Date Addendum No. Date
    In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned acknowledges all requirements outlined in the "Instructions to Vendors" and all
    documents referred to therein, if this bid is accepted by the Board of Commissioners within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, to furnish any
    or all of the items upon which prices are quoted, at the price set opposite each item, delivered to the designated point(s) within the time specified in
    the fee schedule. By submission of this bid, I understand that Gwinnett County uses Electronic Payments for remittance of goods and services.
    Vendors should select their preferred method of electronic payment upon notice of award. For more information on electronic payments, please refer
    to the Electronic Payment information in the Instructions to Vendors.
    COMPANY NAME____________________________________________________________________________________

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    BID SCHEDULE
    Legal Business Name
    Address
    Does your company currently have a location within Gwinnett County? Yes No
    Representative Signature Printed Name
    Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address
    Contact Person (if someone other than the authorized representative listed above) ______________________________________________________________
    Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address
    COMPANY NAME____________________________________________________________________________________

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    REFERENCES
    Gwinnett County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been
    completed.
    Note: References should be customized for each project, rather than submitting the same set of references for
    every project bid. The references listed should be of similar size and scope of the project being bid on. Do not
    submit a project list in lieu of this form.
    1. Company Name
    Brief Description of Project
    Completion Date
    Contract Amount $ Start Dates
    Contact Person Telephone
    E-Mail Address
    2. Company Name
    Brief Description of Project
    Completion Date
    Contract Amount $ Start Date
    Contact Person Telephone
    E-Mail Address
    3. Company Name
    Brief Description of Project
    Completion Date
    Contract Amount $ Start Date
    Contact Person Telephone
    E-Mail Address
    Company Name

    GWINNETT COUNTY
    FINANCIAL SERVICES RISK MANAGEMENT
    VENDOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Insurance:
    Contractor shall provide evidence of insurance for at least the coverage and amounts set forth below. All insurance shall
    be maintained in the form and with a company (or companies) satisfactory to the Gwinnett County Board of
    Commissioners. The Contractor and their Subcontractor's/vendor's Certificates of Insurance shall require that the County
    be notified in writing thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, modification, or non-renewal of any insurance policy listed on
    the certificate(s). Upon request, the County will be provided certified copies of all required insurance policies.
    A. Minimum Coverage
    Commercial General Liability (Occurrence Form):
    General Aggregate (other than Prod/Comp Ops Liability) $2,000,000
    Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
    Personal & Advertising Injury Liability $1,000,000
    Each Occurrence $1,000,000
    * Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners to be named as Additional Insured
    * Additional Insured Endorsement CG 20 10 (edition dates of 07/04, 04/13, 12/19 or a substitute
    endorsement providing equivalent coverage) and CG 2037 (edition dates of 07/04, 04/13, 12/19 or a
    substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage) must be provided with your Certificate of
    Insurance.
    * Primary and Non-Contributory Endorsement to be specified in writing
    * Contractual Liability
    * Broad Form Property Damage
    * Severability of Interest
    * Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage
    * Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions)
    * Incidental Medical Malpractice
    * Hostile Fire Pollution Wording
    * Include Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
    * If project or operations are within 50 ft of a railroad, Contractor is required to name the specific Railroad
    as an Additional Insured and provide a copy of the Additional Insured Endorsement CG2417 or its
    equivalent.
    * In the event the General Liability insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims-made basis,
    Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this
    Contract; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be
    exercised for a period of five (5) years or applicable statute of limitation period following completion of
    the work.
    Automobile Liability to include:
    Combined Single Limit - Each Accident $1,000,000
    * Comprehensive form providing coverage for bodily injury, death of any person, and property damage
    arising out of the ownership, maintenance, and use of all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, borrowed
    vehicles, and any other statutorily required automobile coverage.
    VENDOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 10
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