Sandoval County this week formally opened a request for proposals for Drug and Alcohol Testing and Medical Services under RFP FY26-RISK-01. The solicitation was posted Oct. 29, 2025, and sets a submission deadline of Nov. 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The notice lists NIGP commodity codes 95207 and 96130 and specifies that there will be no pre-bid meeting for interested vendors.

The RFP covers services commonly used by local governments to meet regulatory obligations and workplace safety requirements, including drug and alcohol screening and related medical services. By identifying NIGP codes 95207 and 96130, the county has categorized the procurement within standard public-sector purchasing classifications, which helps potential bidders determine whether their offerings match the solicitation’s scope.

For residents and county employees, the procurement affects how the county administers testing protocols that support safety-sensitive positions and compliance with applicable state and federal rules. For local medical laboratories, clinics, and occupational health providers, the RFP represents a competitive opportunity to secure a county contract for FY26. The absence of a pre-bid meeting means vendors must rely on the written solicitation and any formal amendments; questions or clarifications ordinarily are submitted in writing through the county procurement office as specified in the solicitation documents.

The timeline places the procurement squarely within the county’s FY26 planning cycle, signaling the county’s intent to finalize a vendor selection before funding and operational needs solidify for the fiscal year. Transparent, competitive procurement is central to ensuring that testing services are timely, clinically appropriate, and cost-effective for taxpayers. How the county evaluates proposals — including pricing, turnaround times, reporting procedures, data confidentiality safeguards, and capacity to serve the county’s needs — will determine the practical impact on employees and departments that depend on these services.

Local business stakeholders should review the solicitation documents on the Sandoval County website and confirm compliance with any insurance, licensing, and reporting requirements referenced in the RFP. Smaller providers should be aware that without a pre-bid meeting, submitting thorough, well-documented proposals and requesting written clarifications early in the solicitation window can be critical.

Next steps for the county will include receiving and scoring proposals, potentially conducting interviews or reference checks if provided for in the RFP, and selecting a vendor to execute contracts for FY26 services. Residents and local stakeholders can follow the procurement timeline and any subsequent contract awards through official Sandoval County procurement postings to monitor how the county balances operational needs, public safety, and fiscal stewardship.