CHANGE ORDER NOTICE - DNA Analysis Outsourcing

The Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Services is requesting a change order to increase an existing DNA outsourcing contract with Bode by $2.7 million through the contract end date of June 2027, with notice due October 6, 2026. The increase supports continued processing of DNA evidence for active investigations, missing persons cases, cold case work, and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) testing services added to the Cold Case Unit in December 2023.

The ISP calculated the $2.7 million increase based on average monthly expenditures over approximately 10 months through June 2027. The cost escalation stems from unforeseen staffing shortages within the ISP's forensic analysis capabilities—specifically unexpected reductions in available forensic scientists and significant challenges in hiring and training qualified personnel. To maintain compliance with the Sexual Assault Evidence Submission Act, which mandates analysis of criminal sexual assault DNA within six months, the ISP substantially increased the volume of cases submitted to the contracted vendor. This surge in outsourced casework was not anticipated at contract execution and directly necessitated the additional funding.

The change order is identified by BB Reference Number 27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54166 and extends the existing contract through June 2027 while maintaining service continuity for forensic DNA casework submissions. The contract involves both the Division of Forensic Services and the Division of Criminal Investigation.