Special Procurement Notice - Parentage Testing

The Oregon Department of Justice, Division of Child Support, is conducting a Special Procurement for Parentage Testing Services through a Joint Cooperative Procurement process. The contract will serve multiple agencies including the Oregon Division of Child Support, District Attorney offices, the Oregon Department of Human Services - Child Welfare, and several tribal agencies. The procurement aims to establish a Price Agreement or Master Services Agreement for comprehensive parentage testing services that support child support establishment and related legal processes. The contract term is set from May 5, 2023, to April 30, 2033, with the Department of Justice intending to issue a Request for Proposals to maximize competition among qualified contractors. The special procurement notice indicates that any affected party may file a protest within seven calendar days of the first public notice, requiring a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, description of potential harm, and specific relief requested.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total estimated cost for the parentage testing services is $900,000 for the entire contract period. The current price agreement for these services will expire on May 5, 2023, necessitating this new procurement to meet ongoing federal requirements for child support services. Contractors will be expected to provide parentage testing services across multiple jurisdictions, including Marion County and the City of Salem. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears focused on securing a qualified vendor capable of delivering comprehensive, accurate, and timely parentage testing services to support various child support and legal agencies across Oregon.