Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Health and Human Services (Department) is seeking Safety Training and Certification Services for its Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) as defined in this Request for Proposal (RFP) document. This document provides instructions for submitting proposals, the procedure and criteria by which the awarded Bidder will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the State of Maine (State) and the awarded Bidder. The Department is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resiliency, and opportunity to all Maine Residents. The Department’s Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) provides leadership, expertise, information, and tools to assure all Maine residents have the access and opportunity to live healthy lives. HETL, under the umbrella of Maine CDC, protects the health and lives of people in Maine by strengthening the ability of health agencies and partner organizations to detect, contain, and manage public health threats and emergencies
