Genetic Parentage Testing Services

The Oregon Department of Justice is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Parentage Testing Services through OregonBuys Bid Number S-13700-00004874, involving a joint cooperative procurement with the Oregon Department of Human Services, County District Attorney Offices, and Oregon Tribal nations. The primary objective is to secure a contractor to provide comprehensive genetic parentage testing services, including specimen collection, chain of custody control, secure specimen transport, analysis, and reporting of results. The RFP requires proposers to be accredited and demonstrate expertise in parentage testing, with an estimated annual volume of 3,500 tests across multiple Oregon jurisdictions, including Marion County and Salem City. Proposers must provide detailed information about their collection sites, procedural protocols, communication methods, invoicing processes, and reporting capabilities. The proposal is due on March 23, 2023, with an initial contract term of three years and potential renewals extending up to a cumulative maximum of 10 years. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, technical capabilities, collection site coverage, and the contractor's ability to meet the specified service requirements. The RFP also mandates that proposers provide expert witness lists and demonstrate robust data exchange capabilities.

The procurement encourages participation from certified small businesses, specifically targeting disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. While these certifications do not directly impact scoring, proposers are required to submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing their strategies for engaging certified firms in potential subcontracting opportunities. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Labcorp Corporation of America Holdings was the apparent successful proposer. The contract will be funded through a combination of state and federal sources, with the contractor required to maintain specific insurance coverages and adhere to federal funding requirements. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the RFP suggests the annual testing volume of 3,500 tests will be a key financial consideration. Proposers must demonstrate financial responsibility, provide comprehensive documentation of their operational capabilities, and certify their ability to meet the contract's technical and operational requirements. The procurement allows for potential price negotiations during renewal years and requires vendors to comply with background check and staffing requirements.