DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Children & Family Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Labs For Community-Based Drug Testing Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a contract with Minnesota Labs for Community-Based Drug Testing Services.
SUMMARY
The work of Children and Family Services requires access to community-based services for children, youth, and families, whether in addressing child protection issues, children's mental health needs, truancy, or youth transitioning from the foster care system. The Minnesota Comprehensive Children's Mental Health Act, specifically Minn. Stat. ? 245.4874, subd. 1, requires county boards to develop a system of affordable and locally available children's mental health services based on a local service delivery system detailed in Minn. Stat. ? 245.4875, subd. 2.
The juvenile protection provisions of the Juvenile Court Act, Minn. Stat. ? 260C, reference child protection case plan services and the need for county social services agencies to provide support and services to prevent out-of-home placement, and to assist in family reunification following children being in out-of-home placement. Children and Family Services contracts for supportive services that address the needs of children, youth, and families based on the concerns that brought them to Social Services.
Social Services requires research-supported testing for exposure to alcohol and other drugs on children, youth, and adults. On September 2, 2025, staff issued a request for proposals for Community-Based Drug Testing Services. A review committee from the Social Services team reviewed and scored the proposals (Attachment: Solicitation Summary).
Staff recommends executing a contract with Minnesota Labs for Community-Based Drug Testing Services for the term and the amount listed below:
* Term of contract: date of execution through December 31, 2026
* Not to exceed (NTE) amount: $200,000 (...
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