Substance and Paternity Testing

The City of Norfolk is seeking to issue up to three contracts with responsible vendors to provide substance and paternity testing services. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain timely, accurate, and trauma-informed drug screening, environmental testing, and paternity testing services to identify and mitigate risks in at-risk families. These services support case planning, family reunification, and court-involved decisions within the continuum of child welfare services. Key aspects of the job include: • Drug screening services such as urine drug screens, hair follicle testing, and nail drug testing • Environmental drug screenings including in-home surface residue testing and swab sampling of household surfaces and air • Paternity testing with legally-admissible DNA testing for child paternity confirmation • Mobile services when required, with the ability to arrive on-site within a certain timeframe • Reports submitted to the City Case Manager within 72 hours from the time of request for standard services and within 5 days from request for paternity tests • Results of emergency or court-ordered screenings available within 24 hours of request