lab_locations_12.04.2023_(2).pdf

This laboratory locations document identifies three forensic crime laboratory facilities operated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) that will serve as contact points and potential delivery sites for a digitization project. The Nashville Crime Lab, located at 901 R. S. Gass Boulevard in Nashville, Tennessee 37216, is managed by Chad Johnson (615-744-4519, Chad.Johnson@TBI.TN.gov). The Knoxville Crime Lab, situated at 1791 Neals Commerce Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee 37914, is overseen by Kelvin Woodby (865-549-7870, Kelvin.Woodby@TBI.TN.gov). The Jackson Crime Lab, located at 350 Smith Lane in Jackson, Tennessee 38301, is managed by Donna Nelson (731-426-1917, Donna.Nelson@TBI.TN.gov). These three facilities collectively represent the TBI's forensic infrastructure across the state and serve as the primary contact points for vendors engaged in the comprehensive digitization initiative involving approximately 1,000 15-inch boxes containing approximately 16 million forensic case file images.

The contract term spans eight months beginning November 21, 2025, with the potential for up to one 12-month renewal, not to exceed a total of 60 months. Bids are scheduled to open on October 29, 2025, at 13:52 CDT and close on November 21, 2025, at 14:00 CST through the Edison Supplier Portal. The procurement contact is Stephen Seibert at (615) 253-2187 or stephen.seibert@tn.gov. The State will award a single contract to the lowest-cost respondent meeting all specified requirements. No specific set-aside designations are mentioned, making the contract open to all qualified vendors registered with the Tennessee Supplier Portal. Contractors must maintain CJIS, HIPAA, and SOC2 compliance, utilize only US-based resources, ensure all personnel pass fingerprint-based background checks with current CJIS certification, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, comply with non-discrimination guidelines, verify immigration status, and adhere to federal and state regulations regarding record confidentiality.