ITB 24-25-33 Addendum 3.pdf

ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

ITB # 24/25-33

ADDENDUM # 3

DATE: 10/8/2024

Department of Revenue

Building 2-1600

2450 Shumard Oak Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0100

ITB NO: ITB # 24/25-33

ITB TITLE: DNA Collection and Testing Services for Paternity Establishment

ADDENDUM #: 3

OPENING DATE: 10/15/24

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE FOLLOWING CHANGES ARE APPLICABLE TO THE

ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ITB:

All references to the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) are hereby changed to the Association of Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB).

Section 6.1.3 Management and Use of Received Samples, paragraph six (6) is amended as follows:

The Contractor’s testing laboratory must follow the AABB retention and destruction of DNA sample guidelines and must maintain all samples received for a minimum of five (5) years, along with related inventory records. Tested samples must be maintained for six (6) months from the time the results are issued. All DNA profiles, the reports, and associated documents must also be maintained for five (5) years. The Contractor must retain all non-tested samples for five (5) years, along with related inventory records.

Section 6.1.5 Providing Test Results, first paragraph is amended as follows:

The Contractor shall produce a certified report for each child associated with a completed test that complies with Section 742.12, Florida Statutes. Each report must contain, at a minimum:

1) Tester's name and professional designation;

2) Donor(s) name(s);

3) Department case number and Authorization Number;

4) Type of genetic test(s) performed and date(s) samples were collected;

5) Probability of parentage (percentage of probability); and

6) Conclusions.

Section 6.1.14 Transition Cases, first paragraph is amended as follows:

Transition cases are those in which DNA samples have been collected, tested, if applicable, and delivered to the DNA Testing Contractor awarded a contract as a result of this ITB, related to cases sent by the

Department to its previous Contractor. The Contractor utilize all viable test results, reports, and DNA test samples provided by the previous Contractor. The Contractor must cooperate timely and efficiently with the previous Contractor in the transition of any tests in process or previous tests, and safeguard associated documentation such that it does not negatively impact the Department.

Section 6.2.2 Sample Collection, paragraph two (2) is amended as follows:

To determine the identity of the individual to be collected, acceptable forms of identification include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) A driver's license or state-issued identification card

2) An identification card issued by the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services

3) An identification card issued by any branch of the armed forces of the United States

4) A passport

5) Government issued identification from non-US government.

A photo alone is not sufficient without an associated government confirmation of identity as described above. A photo of the person taken at the time of collection must be attached to the chain of custody.

THIS ADDENDUM NOW BECOMES A PART OF THE ORIGINAL ITB. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT

OF THIS ADDENDUM IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW AND SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH

YOUR RESPONSE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY SUBJECT THE BIDDER TO DISQUALIFICATION.

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