DFS- Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits IFB - SM

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Family Services (DFS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits. The IFB seeks bids from qualified vendors to provide a complete kit package that includes various collection materials and supplies required for conducting sexual assault forensic examinations, such as swabs, envelopes, underwear, fingernail specimen collection, and oral/anogenital swabs. The kits must meet all applicable federal and state requirements, and the awarded vendor will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and supplying the kits statewide. The IFB specifies detailed technical requirements for the kit components and the handling and storage protocols. Bids are due by June 16, 2023, and the contract term is for one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside requirements or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. However, it does indicate that a portion of the contract for the underwear supplies has been set aside for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The current incumbent provider is not named, and the procurement aims to ensure a competitive environment. The total estimated value and quantities of the contract are provided, but the funding sources are not disclosed. Bidders will be evaluated based on meeting the technical specifications and providing the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bid.