Specification A.doc

Specification A CONTRACT SCOPE/OVERVIEW: This solicitation 6100062755 will cover the requirements of Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) for the Bode Technology Group, Inc. Buccal DNA Collector Kit as well as the Buccal DNA Collector to be sold separately (packaged 100/case), Adhesive Seals and stand-alone Cassettes.

This is a “no substitution” requirement for the Pennsylvania State Police for the Bode Technology Group, Inc. Buccal DNA Collector Kit which is consistent with the validated process conducted and used by the Pennsylvania State Police, Forensic DNA Division.

TERM OF CONTRACT: The Contract term shall commence on the Effective Date as defined in Section V.2 of the Terms and Conditions, to be no earlier than April 1, 2025, and shall expire on March 31, 2027 unless otherwise renewed per Section V.3 of the Terms and conditions.

OPTION TO RENEW/PRICE ADJUSTMENTS: Per Section V.3 of the Terms and Conditions, there are three (3) optional one (1) year renewals that may be executed by mutual agreement between the Department of General Services and the Contractor. The awarded Contractor’s pricing shall be fixed for the initial 2-year contract term. The awarded Contractor will be permitted to request adjustments to contract pricing, subject to review and approval by the Issuing Officer, for any optional renewal terms exercised. Any such price adjustments shall be effective on the date the renewal term begins. No price adjustments are permitted during the term of the contract other than as described herein.

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF PRODUCT: During the contract term, the Contractor may request to add, remove, or replace contract items subject to the review and approval of the Issuing Officer. Any items added must fall within the scope of this contract. Pricing for any new items shall be determined by mutual agreement between the Issuing Officer and the Contractor with consideration of pricing for similar or comparable contract items. The awarded Contractor is not permitted to unilaterally change products or pricing without formal notification and approval by the Department of General Services. Orders will be monitored to ensure compliance.

BLANKET CONTRACT PURCHASE ORDERS: The Pennsylvania State Police may elect to issue blanket purchase orders against this Contract. Such orders may cover all anticipated requirements for a set duration of time (i.e. a month, quarter, or year).

The maximum duration for a blanket purchase order shall be one year or until the contract expiration date, whichever is less.

Purchase orders will be issued by the PSP ONLY and scheduled by the Director, Forensic DNA Division, at 724-832-5423 or his/her designee.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor is required and responsible for all deliveries of the Buccal DNA Kit (palletized packaging). Items shall only be delivered by a truck equipped with a lift gate. The PSP is permitted to refuse delivery of any shipments made by a truck not equipped with a lift gate except as described below.

Lift gate requirements will NOT be required for delivery of the Buccal DNA Collector when shipped as an independent shipment from the kit.

PAYMENTS: The Contractor must have the ability to accept payment via P-card. All invoices for Purchase Orders are to be submitted to:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – PO Invoice

PO Box 69180

Harrisburg, PA 17106

ISSUING OFFICER: Direct all questions concerning this contract to:

Vic Restagno Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of General Services

Bureau of Procurement

1800 Herr Street- 2nd floor

Harrisburg, PA 17103 Ph: 717-346-8177 Email: vrestagno@pa.gov