The County is soliciting proposals from qualified medical service providers to administer all services
concerning drug and alcohol testing required by the Department of Transportation regulations in full
compliance with the provisions of Section 382.107, 49 CFR Part 40. Pierce County pays the cost of
random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing for employees.
Prior Drug and Alcohol Testing activity: Currently there are between 175 and 180 employees for
which random drug tests must be conducted in accordance with the Department of Transportation
Regulations. In addition, approximately 4 to 6 "reasonable suspicion" and/or follow-up screenings are
conducted annually.