125399 OR - SOLICITATION LIST OF RESPONDENTS.docx

This is a Solicitation List of Respondents document submitted to the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 125399 OR for DNA Database Buccal Collection Kits. The solicitation seeks qualified bidders to supply collection kits for the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory. The kits must include specified components: an envelope, instruction sheet, nitrile gloves, disposable pre-inked fingerprint strip, collection bag, EasiCollect Plus Collection Device (WB120472), sample envelope, proofs, evidence seal, and kit shipping seal. All components must conform to technical drawings and procedural requirements for DNA evidence handling and chain-of-custody standards. The estimated annual usage is approximately 7,500 kits per year. The contract will have an initial four-year term with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Written questions were due June 25, 2026, with responses posted by July 1, 2026. Bids were due July 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via Webex with public opening. Samples of five identical kits are required within ten business days of the State's written request at no cost to the state.

Pricing must be net and inclusive of all transportation and delivery charges, F.O.B. destination, with delivery desired within forty-five calendar days of order receipt. Late deliveries exceeding forty-five days are subject to a fifteen percent penalty on the applicable invoice amount. Prices shall remain firm for the initial one-year term; subsequent renewal periods may include price increases not to exceed six percent, with requests submitted a minimum of 120 days prior to contract period end. The State reserves the right to deny any requested price increase and to contract for the same or similar goods from other sources, as the contract is not exclusive. No advance payments are permitted. One responsive bid was received from Thomas Scientific Holdings, LLC dba Arrowhead Forensics. Bidders were required to accept all terms and conditions or clearly identify exceptions with detailed explanations and alternative language.