Crime Scene and Laboratory Alternative Light Source Equipment and Accessories

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) on behalf of the Oregon State Police, Forensics Services to procure Crime Scene and Laboratory Alternative Light Source Equipment and Accessories. The procurement seeks comprehensive alternative light source (ALS) equipment used for forensic investigations to detect evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, and latent evidence from crime scenes. Specific equipment includes items like Crime-Lite 82S Blue, Crime-Lite 2 White, and Crime-Lite IR Laboratory Arm, with detailed technical specifications requiring specific LED output, lighting intensity, battery life, and wavelength ranges. The initial contract term is anticipated to be four years, with options to renew for up to three additional two-year terms, for a potential total contract duration of ten years. Proposals were originally due on February 6, 2023, but an addendum extended the deadline to February 13, 2023, at 4:00 PM PT. The evaluation will be based on the total sum of listed items, with proposers able to include value-added services. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if it is in the best interest of the State.

The RFP encourages participation from certified disadvantaged businesses, including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, indicating if they are a certified firm and providing a list of certified firms they have previously contracted with. While there are no strict set-aside requirements, vendors are expected to demonstrate efforts to provide equal opportunities for disadvantaged businesses as subcontractors. The RFP includes a comprehensive Responsibility Inquiry process, requiring proposers to disclose financial resources, prior contract performance, and any criminal or civil charges from the past three years. Vendors must also complete a Proposer Information and Certification Sheet and a Disclosure Exemption Affidavit to protect potentially confidential trade secret information. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for specialized forensic equipment, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The jurisdictions involved include Marion County and the City of Salem, indicating a statewide scope for this procurement.