DNA PATERNITY TESTING

The County of Sacramento issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for DNA paternity testing services. The contract was awarded to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings. The scope of work includes providing DNA paternity testing services to the County of Sacramento Child Support Services (DCSS) and Child Protective Services (CPS) as needed. The contract is for a period of one year. • The RFP was issued on June 19, 2012, and the bid submission deadline was July 16, 2012. • The County received responses from two vendors, DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc. and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings. • The proposals were evaluated based on experience, references, and costs. • The County intends to contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings.