DFS-DNA Buccal Swab Kits

The Illinois State Police is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid 27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-54752 for the manufacture, stocking, and delivery of DFS-DNA buccal swab collection kits, with bids due November 24, 2026. Vendors not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) must submit the Vendor Disclosure form with their bid, and IPG-registered vendors must submit the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure with an active, unexpired vendor registration number. Failure to submit the applicable form may render the submission non-responsive.

The Illinois State Police DNA Indexing Laboratory seeks a six-year, as-needed supply agreement for fully assembled kits distributed to approximately 300 approved facilities statewide. Historical annual purchases range from 30,000 to 35,000 kits, with a minimum order of 25 kits. Kit components include packaging, swab envelopes, swabs, barcodes, fingerprint materials, biohazard barrier gloves, and FDA inserts, with dimensional and material requirements detailed in the specification. The kit includes a USPS-compliant business reply envelope addressed to the laboratory in Springfield, Illinois. Samples are not accepted without a legible right thumbprint.

Vendors must deliver proof copies of printed materials within 30 days of final contract signature and make kits available within 45 days of the initial order. Subsequent deliveries occur at least 30 calendar days after order receipt, and the vendor pays all transportation and shipping costs. Weekly electronic inventory reports go to the DNA Indexing Laboratory Director or Assistant Director. Insurance requirements include general commercial liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation as required by law. Prevailing wage applies where applicable. Subcontractors with annual values exceeding $100,000 require prior written State approval and Standard Illinois Certifications. Lobbyist disclosure is required for contracts exceeding $100,000 annually.

The State may terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice and for cause immediately, and the contract is subject to availability of appropriated funds. Offerors may submit redlined terms, subject to State acceptance or rejection. The State reserves the right to consider the economic impact on Illinois residents in evaluation. Services must be performed in the United States unless otherwise disclosed.