lab_locations_12.04.2023_(2).pdf

This is a lab locations reference document for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) digitization procurement project. The document lists contact information and addresses for three TBI Crime Labs—Nashville, Knoxville, and Jackson—where the approximately 1,000 15-inch boxes containing around 16 million forensic case file images are located. The Nashville Crime Lab is directed by Chad Johnson (615-744-4519) at 901 R. S. Gass Blvd, Nashville TN 37216; the Knoxville Crime Lab is directed by Kelvin Woodby (865-549-7870) at 1791 Neals Commerce Lane, Knoxville TN 37914; and the Jackson Crime Lab is directed by Donna Nelson (731-426-1917) at 350 Smith Lane, Jackson TN 38301. These locations serve as the physical sites where contractors will need to coordinate scanning operations at 300 DPI color resolution, conduct 100% image quality inspection, and manage secure transport of digitized materials. The contract term is eight months beginning November 21, 2025, with potential for one 12-month renewal not exceeding 60 months total. Bids opened on October 29, 2025, at 13:52 CDT and close on November 21, 2025, at 14:00 CST through the Edison Supplier Portal.

The State will award a single contract to the lowest-cost respondent meeting all compliance requirements, including CJIS, HIPAA, and SOC2 certification, US-based resources only, and fingerprint-based background checks for all personnel. No specific budget allocation is provided in the documentation. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, comply with non-discrimination guidelines, verify immigration status, and adhere to federal and state record confidentiality regulations. Prior to contract award, selected vendors must provide compliance verification, permit a TBI site visit, successfully scan a test box meeting TBI quality standards, and have electronic data files verified by the TBI Forensic IT Manager. Procurement contact Stephen Seibert can be reached at (615) 253-2187 or stephen.seibert@tn.gov. No specific set-aside designations are mentioned, and the contract is open to all qualified vendors registered with the Tennessee Supplier Portal.