Drug and Alcohol Testing for 2026-2027

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Banana Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Services across multiple Council-operated locations throughout the Shire, covering Biloela, Banana, Theodore, Wowan, Moura and Taroom, but not limited to those areas within the shire. Scope The scope includes: Travel to various Council worksites and facilities located throughout the Banana Shire, including Biloela, Moura, Theodore, and Taroom Conducting on-site drug and alcohol testing using rapid testing methods Providing testing services for groups ranging from approximately 30 to 100 employees per session Conducting testing approximately three (3) scheduled times per calendar year Providing additional random testing services as required, typically on short notice Supplying all testing equipment, consumables, documentation, and trained personnel necessary to undertake testing Conducting breath alcohol testing using calibrated equipment Conducting rapid drug screening tests capable of detecting commonly abused substances, including but not limited to cannabis (THC), amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and benzodiazepines Facilitating confirmatory laboratory testing where non-negative results are identified Managing chain-of-custody requirements for all confirmatory testing Providing Medical Review Officer (MRO) services where required Contractor Requirements Ensure all testing is conducted in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, legislation, and industry best practice Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of all personal and testing information Contract Terms and Conditions Council intends to establish a service arrangement for an initial term of 1 year, with an option to extend subject to satisfactory performance and operational requirements