Bid #2026-RFP-045. Lakeland, Florida. The City of Lakeland is seeking proposals for citywide drug and alcohol testing services to ensure a drug-free workplace. Services include various types of testing (DOT/Non-DOT, on-site, random) and random. Due Jul 31 (3 weeks left).
The City of Lakeland is seeking proposals for citywide drug and alcohol testing services to ensure a drug-free workplace. Services include various types of testing (DOT/Non-DOT, on-site, random) and random selection. The contract award will be based on the best value to the City, considering factors beyond just price. Other Florida public agencies may also use the resulting contract.
The City of Lakeland, hereinafter referred to as the "City," is soliciting proposals from reliable and qualified proposers, hereafter referred to as "Firm," to assist the City in maintaining a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act (F.S. 440.101 and 440.102) on a **CITYWIDE** basis for all City departments and work locations. It is important that the City contract with a reliable and qualified Firm with knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local, and City laws and practices required to render comprehensive, professional, confidential, legally compliant and random drug and alcohol screenings, post-accident drug and alcohol screenings, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol screenings as set forth in this RFP; including, but not limited to: DOT & Non-DOT Drug Screens, DOT & Non-DOT Alcohol Testing, On-Site After-Hours Drug & Alcohol Testing, On-Site Random Drug & Alcohol Testing, and Random Selection Process. The City will check references to help determine the most desirable Firm. The awarded Firm providing services will be expected to adhere to and follow the guidelines set forth in the City's "Drug-Free Workplace & Mandatory Testing Policy," attached hereto. (ATTACHMENT I) Pursuant to the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969 (Section 163.01, Florida Statutes), the resulting contract may also be utilized by other qualified public agencies throughout the State of Florida. Evaluation of the proposals will be based on the competitive selection process in which the evaluation of proposals will not be limited to price alone. The selection of a Proposer with whom to contract shall be based on the “best value to the City”. Best value means the overall value to the City, in the City's sole discretion. The selection committee, shall select the proposals that will provide the best value to the city.
City of Lakeland issued this it and technology opportunity in Lakeland, Florida, referenced as solicitation number 2026-RFP-045. It was published on May 22, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026.
City of Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida is using this solicitation to procure technology work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a technology solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for City of Lakeland's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 31, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Lakeland should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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