The total cost of the proposed 3-year contract for paternity testing services is not to exceed $120,000. Funding to cover the full amount of the contract is included in the FY 2003/2004 Proposed Budget for the Department of Child Support Services. The Department of Child Support Services is fully funded through State and Federal subventions, so this contract does not require any County General Fund support. Vendor Matrix 1. General Description of RFP Paternity Testing Services for the San Mateo County Department of Child Support Services 2. List key evaluation criteria · Prior experience performing paternity testing services for a local child support agency. · Demonstrated ability and competence in providing a high level of professional service to public agencies. · Cost. · Ability to complete work in necessary timeframes. · Number, capability, expertise, training and experience of personnel to be assigned to contract. · Contractor's overall ability to manage increased workload and meet all facets of the Department's paternity testing needs.
· Ability to meet qualifications and conditions as specified in the RFP. · Client references. · American Association of Blood Banks Standing/Certification. 3. Where advertised? · American Association of Blood Banks. 4. In addition to any advertisement, list others to whom RFP was sent · Long Beach Genetics (current contractor) · All paternity testing laboratories with American Association of Blood Banks certification. 5. Total number sent to prospective proposers 41 6. Number of proposals received 9 7. Who evaluated the proposals · RFP Review Committee (4 individuals) comprised of Management, Legal, and Professional staff from the Department of Child Support Services, specifically: Department Director, Child Support Services Manager, Administrative Services Manager, and the Lead Child Support Attorney. 8. In alphabetical order, names of proposers (or finalists, if applicable) and location · Long Beach Genetics, Rancho Dominguez, CA. · Reliagene, New Orleans, LA. · Orchid Genescreen, East Lansing, MI. · Laboratory Corporation of America, Burlington, NC. |