City of El Paso Federal and Non-Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing RFP 2026-0253R - Sun Metro
City of El PasoCity · El Paso, TX- Due
- Jul 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Derrick Russell
- (915) 335-5947
The 30-second brief
The City of El Paso is soliciting proposals for federal and non-federal drug and alcohol testing services, primarily for the Sun Metro Mass Transit department, under solicitation number 2026-0253R. Transit agencies are federally required to comply with up-to-date drug and alcohol testing programs under 49 CFR Part 40 and FTA regulations (49 CFR Part 655). The required work includes pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing, specimen collection, transportation to HHS/SAMHSA certified laboratories, random testing program administration, and records/results storage. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
DOT Pre-Employment Drug Testing, Random Drug Testing, Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing, Reasonable Suspicion Non-DOT Drug Testing, Post-Accident Drug Testing, Random Alcohol Screening, Post-Accident Alcohol Screening, Reasonable Suspicion Alcohol Screening, Split Specimen Retest (Bottle B), Emergency/Post-Accident After-Hours Response Fee
Price, Experience, Approach
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Summary
The City of El Paso is soliciting proposals for federal and non-federal drug and alcohol testing services, primarily for the Sun Metro Mass Transit department, under solicitation number 2026-0253R. Transit agencies are federally required to comply with up-to-date drug and alcohol testing programs under 49 CFR Part 40 and FTA regulations (49 CFR Part 655).
The required work includes pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing, specimen collection, transportation to HHS/SAMHSA certified laboratories, random testing program administration, and records/results storage. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Experience
- Approach
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- DOT Pre-Employment Drug Testing
- Random Drug Testing
- Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing
- Reasonable Suspicion Non-DOT Drug Testing
- Post-Accident Drug Testing
- Random Alcohol Screening
- Post-Accident Alcohol Screening
- Reasonable Suspicion Alcohol Screening
- Split Specimen Retest (Bottle B)
- Emergency/Post-Accident After-Hours Response Fee
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit
- Indebtedness Affidavit
- Certification Regarding Terrorist Organizations & Boycotting of Israel
- Certification Regarding Boycotting of Energy Company
- Certification Regarding Discrimination Against Firearm & Ammunition Industries
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)
- Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form
- Experience - Comparable Contract Form
- Form W-9
- Signature Page and Amendment Acknowledgement Form
- Submit to
- 300 N Campbell St., El Paso, TX 79901 USA | [email protected]
- Scope location
- El Paso, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of El Paso?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 22, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 300 N Campbell St., El Paso, TX 79901 USA | [email protected]. For questions, contact Derrick Russell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of El Paso in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Derrick Russell at (915) 335-5947. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: DOT Pre-Employment Drug Testing, Random Drug Testing, Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing, Reasonable Suspicion Non-DOT Drug Testing, Post-Accident Drug Testing, Random Alcohol Screening, Post-Accident Alcohol Screening, Reasonable Suspicion Alcohol Screening, Split Specimen Retest (Bottle B), Emergen. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, Experience, Approach" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of El Paso?
All active and historical solicitations from City of El Paso are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of El Paso regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit, Indebtedness Affidavit, Certification Regarding Terrorist Organizations & Boycotting of Israel, Certification Regarding Boycotting of Energy Company, C. Review the full document from City of El Paso for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: El Paso, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.