RFP - CONSORTIUM - THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION (C-TPA) SERVICES FOR DRUG & ALCOHOL COLLECTION/TESTING SERVICES

Esmeralda J. Garcia, CTCD, Senior Buyer

ejgarcia@mcallen.net

**Questions related to this project will only be acknowledged if submitted exclusively through the Clarifications tab within the bidding portal.**

REVISED: NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

Solicitation Type and Name: Request for Proposals for Consortium - Third Party Administration (C-TPA) Services for Drug & Alcohol Collection/Testing Services

Solicitation Number: 08-26-S109-193

Description: The City of McAllen is seeking proposals for Consortium Third-Party Administration Services for the City’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Program, which includes Non-DOT / DOT Random Pool Selections, Specimen Collection and Record Management of City’s Alcohol and Drug Program Records.

Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals addressed to Mr. Isaac J. Tawil, City Manager, will be received until Thursday, August 20, 2026 September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST). All proposals are only to be submitted electronically through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com , on or before the aforementioned date and time.  Original, hard copy, and/or late proposals shall not be accepted.

Pre-Submittal Conference: City of McAllen, City Hall, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Pre-Submittal
Conference is also available through virtual Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83994777426?pwd=Su2uZQJEmIG1qX6FU6kYj2n39SU8rb.1 ;
Call in number: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 839 9477 7426; Passcode: 441105;
All prospective respondents are encouraged to be in attendance. All prospective respondents are encouraged to be in attendance.

To view this solicitation and submit a proposal, you must first register in the City’s bidding portal at https://mcallen.procureware.com .  Solicitation documents will not be mailed, e-mailed, or provided in person. Once registered, you will also be added to the solicitation distribution list for changes and/or additions via Addenda form.

Potential respondents are asked to post their questions on our bidding portal under the tab labeled “Clarifications” under the relative project number .

The City of McAllen reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best value to the City, and to hold the proposals for a period of ninety ( 90) calendar days without taking action.

Applicable Product Categories: 95207 Drug & Alcohol Testing Services; 96130 Employment Agency & Search Firm Services (Including Drug Testing for Employment)


CITY OF MCALLEN – PURCHASING & CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT