DNA - Paternity Testing Services

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Genetic Parentage Testing. The goal is to employ a laboratory that can provide objective evidence to assist the Department of Child Support Services in resolving paternity disputes. The contract includes various services such as testing with buccal swabs, blood samples, and additional testing required to reach a paternity index of 100. The contract also includes fees for consultation, drawing and identification, expert witness, and retesting. • The contract is for DNA paternity testing services. • The vendor must provide testing with buccal swabs and blood samples. • The vendor must provide additional testing required to reach a paternity index of 100. • The contract includes fees for consultation, drawing and identification, expert witness, and retesting. • The vendor must provide expert witness services for court or deposition time. • The vendor must provide retesting requested by the laboratory.