The State of Vermont, acting through the Agency of Transportation (VTrans), Public Transit Department is requesting proposals to perform controlled substances and alcohol testing for Public Transit Agency employees subject to the FTA requirements of 49 CFR Part 655 (https://transit-safety.fta.dot.gov/DrugAndAlcohol/Regulations/Regulations/default.aspx) Please reference: 2023-08041.pdf (govinfo.gov) The locations and number of tests requested are based on the 621 Public Transit employees that fall under the FTA SafetySensitive Category rules throughout Vermont. It is required that all samples be taken from a Mobile Testing Unit on-site or be coordinated through a qualified thirdparty facility site in the Burlington region only (to accommodate the largest provider with nearby testing facilities). • Mobile Testing must be available at all Public Transit locations statewide. • The Contractor must have the ability to provide collections in multiple locations simultaneously. • The Contractor must have a minimum of two Mobile Testing Units within the required response time. (Part 382.303) Mobile Testing Unit Required Specifications: (Any updated regulations found in the latest circular supersedes the descriptions.) Power: AC/DC, Generator equipped. HVAC: Electric Heat and Air Conditioning (No Propane Tanks). Restroom: No drop ceiling, lock box in restroom, water in toilet (bluing), no sink in restroom (sink to be outside restroom area), minimum open floor space of restroom 35” X 50”, no windows in restroom. Testing Area: Sink to wash hands, file system to keep Custody & Control Forms (CCF) for all testing locations onboard, storage for testing supplies, two (2) breath alcohol testers, privacy for donor, seating (not in cab) for donor. Outside Testing Unmarked/No Windows in collection area
