Opportunity
Riverside County Publicpurchase #DPARC-0683
AABB-Accredited DNA Parentage Testing Services for Riverside County DPSS
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
DPARC-0683
NAICS
541380
This opportunity is for AABB-accredited laboratories to provide DNA parentage testing services for the County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services (DPSS): - Government Buyer: - County of Riverside Purchasing & Fleet Department, on behalf of DPSS - Services Requested: - Standard genetic DNA parentage testing for DPSS-referred clients - Motherless case DNA parentage testing (when the mother is unavailable) - Requirements: - Only laboratories accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) are eligible - Services support child welfare, juvenile dependency, and adoption proceedings - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Quantities and part numbers are not specified; services are provided as needed
Description
The County of Riverside Purchasing & Fleet Department, on behalf of the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), is seeking quotations from qualified medical laboratory facilities accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) for standard genetic DNA parentage testing and motherless case DNA parentage testing. These services are for DPSS referred clients involved in child welfare services or juvenile dependency proceedings. The testing is essential for establishing paternity when public assistance is expended or when adoption proceedings are initiated. The solicitation requires services to be provided by AABB-accredited laboratories.