Guadalupe County is seeking proposals for drug testing services. Proposals are due August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Questions deadline is July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Proposals can be submitted electronically via Bidnet Direct or as hard copies. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with options to renew. Key evaluation criteria include total cost, specialty court experience, firm qualifications, and locations. Vendors must have locations in Guadalupe County and surrounding areas, experience with specialty courts, qualified staff, and be able to perform a 12-panel drug test. Services should be available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Proposals are due August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. deadline for submitting proposals is august 10, 2026, by 2:00 p. m. central standard time.
Payment will be made within thirty 30 days after satisfactory acceptance by the county of all completed services and receipt of a valid invoice. payment will be made within thirty 30 days after satisfactory acceptance by the county of all completed services and receipt of a valid invoice
Evaluation criteria include 50% for total cost/rates of service, 20% for specialty court experience, 15% for qualifications and reputation, and 15% for locations. criteria utilized by guadalupe county for determining the best value proposer includes, but is not limited to: 50 points total costrates of service 20 points specialty court experience vendor demonstrates experience providing drug testing services for specialty courts and cases. 15 points qualifications and reputation of the firm based on information from referrals of existing customers: vendors performance record in meeting requirements of their existing customers references of satisfied local government customers with emphasis on texas customers the number, type and experience of qualified vendor staff 15 points locations list vendor locations within guadalupe and surrounding counties.
Vendors must have locations in Guadalupe County and surrounding contiguous counties, experience working with specialty courts, qualified staff, and multiple locations preferably in Schertz, Seguin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, and San Marcos. the vendor must have locations in guadalupe county and surrounding contiguous counties 2. the vendor must have experience working with specialty courts 3. the vendor must have qualified staff 4. the vendor must have multiple locations preferably in schertz, seguin, san antonio, new braunfels, and san marcos
Breach of contract or default authorizes the county to award to another proposer, purchase elsewhere and charge the full increase cost to the defaulting proposer. breach of contract or default authorizes the county to award to another proposer, purchase elsewhere and charge the full increase cost to the defaulting proposer.
Protests before award must be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent not later than six 6 calendar days after proposal opening. protests before award must be submitted in writing to the purchasing agent not later than six 6 calendar days after proposal opening
Contacting county employees or elected officials regarding the RFP after submission and before selection will result in disqualification. contact with any county employee or elected official regarding this rfp, after firm must meet the qualifications and satisfy the requirements set forth in the ifb. issuance of the rfp and before selection is made, will result in disqualification.
