The City hereby requests competitive sealed proposals in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, for Employee Assistance Program and Substance Abuse Professional services; SCOPE OF SERVICES; 1. Specific services shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following: a. Comply with all collective bargaining and Department of Transportation’s Drug Testing requirements relative to the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP); b. Attend Human Resource Department meetings as required to address the EAP needs of; c. the City of Springfield; d. Make recommendations concerning the various types of EAP alternatives available to; e. the City of Springfield; f. Provide a monthly and annual reporting mechanism to monitor usage, trends and patterns; g. Provide periodic newsletters both on line and to the City for distribution, brochures and posters annually for employee distribution and awareness; h. Provide 24-hour access to services and indicate the level .of personnel staffing for the 24-hour service; i. Include references and a provider listing with appropriate licensure and certifications for all providers utilized to provide EAP and SAP services to the City