26ITB1702547C-JH DNA Services

Fulton County, Georgia's Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance is requesting bids for DNA testing services on an as-needed basis for the Medical Examiner's Office under ITB 26ITB1702547C-JH, with sealed bids due November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. The selected vendor must maintain current AABB accreditation throughout the contract term—a required capability filter.

The scope includes parentage, sibling, grandparentage, avuncular, and maternal relationship testing; forensic DNA testing of evidentiary specimens including buccal swabs, hair, blood-stained FTA cards, touch DNA, stains on clothing or fabric, and skeletal samples (bone, tooth, and nail); and additional reference specimens. The vendor must provide secure electronic access to completed DNA reports via web portal or approved electronic delivery method and submit standard turnaround times in business days for each service type. All chain-of-custody, specimen handling, and confidentiality requirements must be met.

The contract runs from the effective date through December 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal terms (2028 and 2029) subject to Board of Commissioners approval. No minimum quantity of services is guaranteed. Evaluation is on the basis of lowest responsive and responsible bidder within available funds.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation; commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence); business automobile liability ($1,000,000); umbrella liability ($1,000,000); medical/professional errors and omissions ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate); cyber liability ($2,000,000); and bailee/property in care and custody ($500,000). Bidders must register in Georgia's E-Verify program and comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Responses must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct with acknowledgment of addenda, purchasing forms, and proof of insurability. Questions are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026.