Renewal notice genetic testing

The State of Illinois Department of Health and Family Services (HFS) is seeking a renewal of a contract for genetic testing services related to paternity determination in both judicial and administrative child support cases. This is the third renewal of a five-part contract series, with a six-month term spanning from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The contract will cover approximately 14,000 genetic tests per year, with the primary objective of providing an efficient and reliable process for establishing paternity. The current renewal is specifically with DNA Diagnostics Center, who will continue to provide genetic testing services. The total renewal amount for this contract period is $194,460.00, and the procurement is being managed through the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services. The contract was digitally approved and signed on 6/17/2025, with a submission deadline of July 1, 2025.

The contract includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) component, with Davis Staffing identified as a BEP subcontractor receiving 5% of the contract amount. There are no specific Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements for this renewal. The procurement appears to be restricted to the incumbent vendor, DNA Diagnostics Center, as this is a contract renewal rather than a new competitive solicitation. No additional details are provided about specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to perform genetic testing for paternity determination. The contract seems to be leveraging existing infrastructure and technology previously established by the vendor. While the exact budget range is not explicitly detailed beyond the $194,460.00 renewal amount, the contract suggests a standardized pricing structure based on the number of genetic tests performed annually.