City of Charlotte Evidence and DNA Testing Services for Sexual Assault and Homicide Cases

The City of Charlotte requires offsite evidence and DNA testing services for sexual assault and homicide cases. The selected vendor must screen and perform STR/Y STR DNA testing, including extracting DNA via validated manual or robotic methods and amplifying and typing samples using Globalfiler and the Applied Biosystems 3500 or 3500xl Genetic Analyzer. Analysis must be conducted using Gene Mapper ID-X software version 1.6 alongside a validated real-time PCR-based quantification system. Only onshore USA organizations registered to do business in North Carolina are eligible to bid. Interested vendors must submit proposals digitally via email or online, with pricing submitted as firm rates under a payment cap. All questions must be submitted by October 28, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026. The contract includes an initial term through a specified expiration date, with the City retaining options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.