RFQ BPM045256_Evidence Sequestration Services.pdf

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the State of Maryland for Evidence Sequestration Services. The RFQ seeks qualified vendors to provide secure storage and handling of evidence collected as part of criminal investigations throughout the state. The scope of work includes transportation, processing, and storage of a variety of evidence types, with an estimated 1,500 items processed annually. Responses to the RFQ are due by September 15, 2023, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 15, 2023. The contract term is for three years with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods.

The RFQ outlines pricing requirements, including hourly rates for labor and itemized costs for transportation and storage. No set-asides are specified, and the current incumbent provider is not identified. Funding for the contract is to be provided through the state's general operating budget, with an estimated annual value of $500,000. Vendors must demonstrate experience with similar evidence management services and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations regarding evidence handling and storage.