Specifications include, but are not limited to: The contractor shall act as the Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA) for the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s Drug and Alcohol Program. There are many components of the C/TPA’s responsibilities, including: A. General C/TPA Services B. Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services C. Toxicological Laboratory Testing of Urine D. Specimen Collection Sites, including 24/7/365 availability, ARRC on-site collections and satellite collection sites E. Urine Collections F. Breath Alcohol Collections G. FRA Post Accident Collections (urine and blood) H. FRA and FMSCA Random Selection Pools I. Training and Refresher Training of Collectors J. Mock Collections K. Quality Control L. Records Retention M. FRA Program Audit The following outlines the ARRC’s requirements and expectations with respect to the scope of services: A. General C/TPA Services • The C/TPA must have a thorough working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 40, Part 219, Part 382, DOT Medical Review Officer (MRO) Guidelines, and ARRC #64-3 Drug and Alcohol Policy. • The C/TPA must be available for consultation and counsel by phone on a 24/7/365 basis to ensure quality assurance for the ARRC’s Drug and Alcohol Program. • The C/TPA must understand the differences between DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol tests, and is responsible for properly documenting the different types of tests. • Monthly billings to the ARRC will include a summary of each test conducted, to include: Name of donor Date of test Reason for test Testing authority (DOT or Non-DOT) Cost for each test conducted Collection site After-hours costs, mileage, etc., if applicable B. Medical Review Officer Services: • Comply with and be knowledgeable about DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations, to include 49 CFR Part 40 and the DOT MRO Guidelines. • Keep current with any changes to the above. • Be knowledgeable about and have clinical experience in controlled substances abuse disorders, including detailed knowledge of alternative medical explanations for laboratory confirmed positive drug test results. • Receive and review laboratory test results. • Be knowledgeable about issues relating to adulterated and substituted specimens.
