Forensic Evidence and DNA Testing Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a provider to screen evidence and perform STR/Y-STR DNA testing for sexual assault and homicide cases, including sexual assault kits, with as-needed expert witness testimony.

City of Charlotte > City Procurement


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269-2027-034
Nov 23, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 23, 2026 10:30 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
danyelle.harrison@charlottenc.gov
+19803844271
600 East 4th Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks forensic laboratory services for evidence from homicide, assault, and sexual assault cases, including sexual assault kits and partially tested kits. Work includes screening for body fluids, swabbing for epithelial cells, DNA extraction and STR/Y-STR analysis, interpretation using STRmix when profiles meet validated criteria, and preparation of signed, court-ready reports and complete electronic case files. The provider must maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and comply with the 2025 FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories. The provider must also supply interpretation guidelines, support quality review, and provide expert witness testimony as needed. Testing includes up to three kit samples, with additional testing charged according to the submitted price schedule. The proposal requires a proposed solution, pricing, references, licensing and certification information, company background responses, required certifications, and any exceptions to the sample contract.

Classification Codes
NAICS541380Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCR424Expert Witness
Smart Codes
forensic dna testingsexual assault kit testingexpert witness testimony
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 23, 2026-RFP Issued
Oct 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Written Questions Due Before Pre-Proposal Conference
Nov 06, 2026 07:00 PM-Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Microsoft Teams Video Conference; phone-only dial-in: 872-256-4172; Conference ID: 887 781 281#.
Nov 11, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 24, 2026-Evaluation Period
Feb 1, 2027-Anticipated Services Commencement
Requirements
Required
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Personal Automobile Liability — $100,000.00
  • Hired/Non-Owned Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $100,000.00
  • Cyber Insurance — $2,000,000.00
  • Errors & Omissions Insurance — $3,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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