The Regional Forensic Center is issuing this Request for Proposals to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for DNA testing services to aid in identification of bone fragment DNA surrounding twelve (12) unresolved cases. The successful contractor will process and analyze samples in a secure and dedicated laboratory. 4.2.2 The Contractor shall perform DNA Extractions from UHR samples, preserving as much DNA as possible, and separating any non-DNA materials from Extraction. 4.2.3 The Contractor shall perform Quality Control assessments of UHR. 4.2.4 The Contractor shall create DNA Profiles from the extractions generating SNP profiles that can be uploaded into a Genealogical Database for comparison or a 1:1 comparison. 4.2.5 The Contractor shall process and analyze all samples in a secure and dedicated laboratory. 4.2.6 The Contractor shall upload SNP Profiles to individually available Genealogical Databases and report any results to the Regional Forensic Center. The Contractor shall provide a written report of findings/investigative leads generated as well as the electronic data file of the SNP profile. 4.2.7 The Contractor’s laboratory shall perform all due diligence to secure the physical samples and electronic data, including encryption of data while stored or transmitted to the Regional Forensic Center. 4.2.8 The record of transfer (i.e. chain of custody records) for samples shall document the inventory, processing, typing and transmission of such items while in the custody of the Contractor as well as transfer of data and samples back to the Regional Forensic Center. Each relevant transfer record shall be included in each case file or control binder. 4.2.9 The Contractor shall provide research support to assist the Regional Forensic Center in identification from SNP profile. 4.2.10 In order to identify potential laboratories with the capability and the capacity to process these samples, the questionnaire was developed. Proposers are required to answer all questions in Attachment A. Failure to answer will be regarded as non-responsive and the proposal will not be considered. 4.2.11 Contractor to provide detail of chain of custody procedures for entity and any additional sub-contractors.
