DNA Analysis for Sexual Assault Kits - Missouri Attorney General's Office

The Missouri Attorney General's Office has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number RFPS30034902000554 for DNA Analysis of Sexual Assault Kits, targeting service providers capable of performing comprehensive forensic laboratory services. The contract will serve multiple jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City, with a performance period from the contract's effective date through September 30, 2021. The procurement seeks vendors to provide three primary service categories: standard DNA analysis, additional analysis for STR testing beyond three samples and one reference sample, and expert witness testimony services. Vendors must submit proposals by September 24, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for August 29, 2019, at 1:30 PM in Room 750 of the Harry S. Truman Building in Jefferson City, Missouri. Potential bidders can submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, with the expectation of providing high-quality, scientifically rigorous forensic DNA analysis and related expert services.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information were explicitly stated in the solicitation documents. The RFP appears open to all qualified vendors with the technical capability to perform complex forensic DNA analysis and provide expert witness testimony. Payment terms are established at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery requirements. While the total contract value was not disclosed, the solicitation includes line items for unit pricing on DNA analysis (per each), additional analysis (per each), and expert witness testimony (per hour). The procurement contact is Kelsey Huwe from the Missouri Office of Administration, who can be reached at 573-522-1308 for any procedural or technical questions related to the solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the State of Missouri.