Evidence Processing Supplies

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), specifically the Division of State Patrol, is seeking a vendor to provide evidence processing supplies through a competitive bid process. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of items including evidence boxes for rifles, handguns, and knives; evidence tape; syringe transport tubes; heat-sealable evidence bags; biohazard labels; resealable bags; sterile cotton swabs; a Zebra brand bar code printer with accessories; and Sirchie brand drug testing kits for various substances including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, mushrooms, and fentanyl. Bidders must demonstrate five years of experience providing evidence processing supplies and submit three professional references. The bid requires strict compliance with specifications, with some items allowing equivalent products and others mandating exact manufacturer and model specifications. Key procurement dates include a vendor question deadline of July 18, 2017, and a bid submission deadline of August 1, 2017, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specifications on a per-item unit price basis.

The contract includes opportunities for minority and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with a goal of awarding at least 5 percent of contract costs to certified state enterprises. Vendors must maintain firm pricing throughout the contract term, with any price increases requiring written justification of industry-wide cost changes submitted at least 60 days prior to renewal dates. The initial contract term is one year with three potential one-year renewal options by mutual consent. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. While no specific total contract value is listed, the bid allows Wisconsin municipalities to participate in cooperative purchasing if the contractor agrees. The procurement requires a one-year warranty for defective workmanship and products, in addition to manufacturers' warranties. Vendors must submit monthly reports on minority and disabled veteran-owned business utilization, and WisDOT does not guarantee specific purchase quantities during the contract term.