Taken from here:
http://www.tenders.sa.gov.au/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=12658&action=display-tender-details
Some pertinent excerpts from the tender document:
EDIT: (24/09/2006) Thread renamed for consistency with other roadside drug testing threads. hoptis
http://www.tenders.sa.gov.au/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=12658&action=display-tender-details
Saliva Drug Testing Equipment
Issued by South Australia Police
Request for Tender
Tender State: Current Tender
Tender Code: SAPOL012658
Contract Number: POL 05/028
Category: Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Enquiries
Moira O'Neil
8204 2754
The South Australia Government is introducing legislation for commencement of random drug testing of drivers within the State. This is a road safety initiative aimed at reducing road deaths, injury, and associated trauma normally connected with vehicle collisions.
Research into driving fatalities has indicated that driving under the influence of drugs has increased substantially over the past decade. Roadside random drug testing will involve screening drivers for illicit substances such as methamphetamine and THC (the active component of cannabis). This will be done by way of oral fluid analysis. Screening procedures will be similar to the current practise for alcohol testing, but will require drivers to provide an initial saliva sample by licking a disposable test cartridge or other collection device. A positive initial sample will require the driver to submit to a secondary oral fluid analysis, which will take place within an on site vehicle (drug van) by way of machine reader or other device.
SAPOL needs to be provided with modern and effective drug testing equipment with a view to reducing deaths on the roads in line with the National Road Safety Strategy.
Tenderers are able to tender for any one or all of the following:
Oral Fluid Screening Test Device;
Oral Fluid Collection Kits;
Oral Fluid Analysis Device.
Tender closes at 2:00 PM Adelaide time 24 January 2006
Some pertinent excerpts from the tender document:
Tenderers must document the cut-off concentration for both methamphetamine and THC of the respective Oral Fluid Screening Test Device. The cut-off concentration should refer to the concentration in neat oral fluid, not the concentration after dilution with buffer if this is the case in the procedure.
Specificity and Cross-reactivity and Interference (W)
Tenderers must also provide documentation on scientific studies demonstrating the specificity, cross reactivity and interference characteristics of their oral fluid screening test devices. Such studies must include all drugs and drug metabolites within the same class of drugs, or with similar molecular structures that may cross-react. For example, for methamphetamine oral fluid screening tests evaluate:
§ d-amphetamine;
§ l-amphetamine;
§ d- methamphetamine;
§ l- methamphetamine;
§ d and l-MDMA (3,4- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine);
§ d and l-MDA (3,4- Methylenedioxyamphetamine);
§ d and l-MDEA (Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine);
§ PMA;
§ Ephedrine;
§ Pseudoephedrine;
§ Phentermine; and
§ Ranitidine.
For each item, the potential for both positive and negative effects should be commented upon. Where possible applicants should also provide documentation on the devices performance in scientific studies involving passive exposure to THC.
It is anticipated that SAPOL will require approximately 10,000 (oral fluid screening test devices) per annum for the life of the contract.
EDIT: (24/09/2006) Thread renamed for consistency with other roadside drug testing threads. hoptis
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