How to bid on Clinical Laboratory Testing Services for Integral Care

What Integral Care is buying

Integral Care is looking for a clinical laboratory provider to offer comprehensive testing and on-site specimen collection. These services will support individuals receiving behavioral health and community-based care. The estimated value for this contract is $100,000.

The required services include routine, specialized, and expedited laboratory testing. This covers a wide range of diagnostics such as blood panels, toxicology, therapeutic drug monitoring, infectious disease testing, STI screening, HIV and hepatitis screening, and tuberculosis testing. The selected provider must be able to handle high-volume testing and offer rapid testing options.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 18, 2026. If you have questions about the RFP, they must be submitted by July 27, 2026. The final deadline for proposals is August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. This is 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for clinical laboratory service providers with the operational capacity to support high-volume testing. Firms specializing in healthcare diagnostics, particularly those with experience in behavioral health and community-based services, would be a good fit. Relevant services include hematology, endocrine testing, urinalysis, toxicology, and infectious disease screening.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you need to view the original source on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account. You must submit your response as directed in the posting before the August 7, 2026 deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your operational capacity to handle high-volume testing for the specific services listed, such as CBC, A1C, lipid panels, and comprehensive metabolic panels. Detail your available STAT, rapid, or expedited testing options and provide clear turnaround times for each. Highlight your experience in supporting behavioral health and community-based services.

Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Pay close attention to the requested services and provide specific examples of how your laboratory can meet those needs. Proofread your entire submission carefully to avoid any errors or omissions.