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R-48714 / B-10786 RFI Portable Oral Fluid Drug Testing Device

Illinois State Police Division of the Training Academy

Request for Information (RFI)

Portable Oral Fluid Drug Testing Device

20-493ISP-ADMIN-R-48714 / B-10786

October 7, 2019

1. INTRODUCTION

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Academy, Alcohol and Substance Testing Section, is responsible for providing initial training to law enforcement personnel throughout the State of Illinois. The ISP Academy is responsible for training ISP Cadets and local officers through statewide Mobile Training Units (MTU’s), in all aspects of DUI enforcement, prior to their assignment to a patrol district or law enforcement agency. The ISP is seeking information regarding current industry products and practices relating to a portable oral fluid drug-testing device.

This RFI is being issued by the ISP to obtain information regarding portable oral fluid drug-testing devices.

2. BACKGROUND

The ISP currently does not have an oral fluid testing device or program.

3. GOALS

This RFI invites participants to submit non-proprietary, non-price information about the availability of specified types of supplies and services. The RFI is not a procurement method and will not result in a participant receiving a contract. (44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.15) Responding to the RFI is not a prerequisite to participate in a future procurement(s), and does not obligate the state to conduct a future procurement. All information received in a participant’s response will be available for public review. (44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2050[j])

You are prohibited from providing pricing, the details of customized solutions, sample procurement specifications, or any other information outside the scope of the RFI because it could disqualify your organization from participating in future related procurements. (30 ILCS 500/50-10.5[e])

However, you may provide general information about industry trends and innovations, products, services, or industry best practices that are not specifically tailored to meet the state’s needs. For additional information on prohibited vs. non-prohibited information, please see 44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2005(v).

The ISP seeks information about innovative portable oral fluid drug testing devices to assist its officers in DUI-Drug enforcement.

4. INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED

The ISP recognizes considerable effort may be required in preparing a response to this RFI. Please note, however, this is not a request for services. Each Respondent must bear all costs for preparing its RFI responses. Anyone interested in responding to this RFI should provide information organized as follows:

4.1. Description of Product(s)

Please provide a description of your product with reference to the goals articulated above. In particular, the ISP is interested in suitable portable oral fluid drug testing device, which will test a sample of saliva at roadside, or in a secure setting.

4.2. Description of Pricing Structure

Please provide a description of the types of expenses, consumable items, or maintenance that could be incurred. The ISP also requests a description of any and all typical types of maintenance costs and continuing expenses for future operation of the requested equipment. PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE ACTUAL COSTS.

4.3. Additional Information

The state of Illinois reserves the right to make all submissions to this RFI public.

5. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE

OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO RFI DUE: November 7, 2019 at 5:00 Central Time.

6. RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Official Responses to the RFI must be submitted no later than November 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Submissions may be made in one of the following ways:

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Amy Hinds Illinois State Police 801 S. Seventh Street, Suite 800-A Springfield, IL 62703 Email: Amy.Hinds@illinois.gov image1.png