DFS-DNA Indexing Kits-SLB

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois State Police - Division of Forensic Science, is procuring DNA Indexing Kits through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The resulting contract will have an initial three-year term with an optional three-year renewal. The vendor will be required to manufacture, stock, and deliver the kits as needed, with a minimum order size of 25 kits. The estimated total quantity over the initial three-year term is 132,000 kits, with an additional 150,000 kits estimated for the renewal term. The vendor must have the kits available for distribution within 45 days of the initial order, and deliver subsequent orders within a minimum of 30 calendar days. The pricing for the kits will be firm for both the initial and renewal terms, and the total estimated price for the six-year contract period is provided, including the cost per kit with shipping and handling.

There is no Small Business Set-Aside or Minority Contractor Initiative associated with this procurement. The State reserves the right to make minor printing changes to the kits during the contract term, which would be effective for any orders placed after the notice of change. The contract was previously awarded to Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc. for a three-year term with a one three-year renewal option, with a total award amount of $671,160.00. Three bidders responded to the solicitation, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Sirchie Acquisition Company, LLC/Wards Unlimited, submitting a bid of $710,640.00/$2,954,880.00.