DFS Comparison Microscopes HK

The Illinois State Police, through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, is requesting bids for comparison microscopes under IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686, with bids due June 18, 2026. Only authorized resellers or dealers of qualifying equipment manufacturers are eligible to bid; subcontractors may perform delivery, installation, and ancillary services if appropriately licensed.

The scope includes comparison microscopes—either Leica FS M Stand with Comparison Bridge, LEEDS LCF10-OCU1.0, or approved equivalents—configured with a universal standardized specification across all Illinois State Police forensic laboratories rather than customized per facility. Required accessories include dust covers, motorized workbenches, Plan Apochromat macro objectives (0.4x, 1x, 2x magnification), eyepieces, tilting phototubes, LED light bars, rotatable platforms, cementing stages, universal holders, optional dual view stations and side-by-side stations, and 4K color cameras with C-mount compatibility. The awardee must deliver, install, and conduct training and performance verification at one or more of eight specified Illinois State Police forensic science laboratory locations (Chicago, Rockford, Morton, Belleville, Joliet, Springfield, and others). All delivery, setup, and training costs must be included in line item bids.

The contract has an initial three-year term with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. A single award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing must remain fixed for the life of the contract with no tiered discounts from list price. Bids must remain firm for 90 days following opening. The awardee must carry general commercial liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law.

Required bid documents include Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan if applicable. No bid bond or performance bond is required. A $15 administrative fee applies to any bid awarded for $1,000 or more.