26ITB1702547C-JH DNA Services

The Fulton County Government desires to retain a qualified and experienced company to provide DNA Services on an "as-needed" basis for Fulton County. The selected bidder shall provide parentage/relationship DNA testing and forensic DNA testing of evidentiary specimens on an as-needed basis.

Sealed Bids for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances necessary for DNA Services must be electronically submitted to the Fulton County Department of Purchasing and Contract Compliance via BidNet Direct.

The selected bidder shall provide parentage/relationship DNA testing and forensic DNA testing of evidentiary specimens on an as-needed basis The detailed scope of work and technical specifications are outlined in the Scope of Work of this bid document.

Bid Form pricing items

| Item No. | Item Description | Estimate Quantity | Unit of Issue |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Parentage Test | 5 | Each |
| 2 | Sibling Test | 5 | Each |
| 3 | Grandparentage / Avuncular / Maternal Relationship | 5 | Each |
| 4 | Additional Reference Specimen added to the same case | 5 | Each |
| 5 | Buccal Swab, Hair, Blood-Stained FTA Card – Forensic Evidence Specimen | 5 | Each |
| 6 | Touch DNA | 5 | Each |
| 7 | Stains – Clothing, Fabric, etc. | 5 | Each |
| 8 | Skeletal Samples – Bone, Tooth, Nail | 5 | Each |

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Fulton County Code of Ordinances and the specific method of source selection for the services required in this bid is Code Section 102-373, Competitive Sealed Bid.

Bidders shall **submit one (1) original, signed and dated bid response in PDF format electronically through BidNet Direct** (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/georgia/fultoncounty) on the forms provided in the Bid Document. The Bidder's firm must be a registered vendor with BidNet Direct in order to submit a response. There is no charge to register.

Bids will be evaluated on the basis of determining the lowest Bid total of a Bidder whose Bid is responsive to the Invitation to Bid and who is determined to be technically, financially and otherwise responsible to perform the Agreement satisfactorily. The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bids will be publicly opened via web conferencing on Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 11:15 A.M. (https://zoom.us/j/97833355133).

There will not be a scheduled site visit for this project. However, bidders are encouraged to visit the project site on their own.

The contract term ends on the 31st day of December 2027, with two (2) one-year renewal terms at the written option of the County.

Proof of insurance must be provided to the County prior to the start of any work activities/services.