PARENTAL DNA TESTING SERVICES

The County of Riverside, through its Purchasing & Fleet Department on behalf of the Department of Public Social Services, is soliciting qualified medical laboratory facilities accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks to provide genetic DNA parentage testing services. These services include standard DNA paternity testing and motherless case DNA testing to determine biological parentage, which is critical for establishing legal paternity in cases involving public assistance under Title IV-A of the Social Service Act or when directed by the Juvenile Court for adoption proceedings. The testing supports child welfare efforts by clarifying parental rights and responsibilities for individuals engaged in informally or formally recognized child welfare services or juvenile dependency cases. The solicitation, identified as DPARC-0683, was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026. All services must be performed in California and are intended for clients referred by DPSS. Only laboratories accredited by the AABB are eligible to respond, ensuring adherence to high forensic and scientific standards. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Monica Mathis, reachable via email or phone, and additional details about the solicitation are available through the public procurement portal. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation and is open to all qualified AABB-accredited providers meeting the technical and operational requirements for DNA testing in a public social services context.