Evidence Supplies

The Kansas Highway Patrol, through the Department of Administration's Office of Procurement and Contracts, is soliciting competitive bids for evidence supplies in an Invitation for Bid (IFB) event numbered EVT0010567. The procurement encompasses 14 specific evidence supply items, including tamper-indicating evidence bags in various sizes, plain paper evidence bags, moisture-resistant boxer tape, long gun and handgun boxes, DNA collection swabs, and split back evidence tape. Bidders must provide three references with similar supply experience within the past three years and maintain a minimum of three years of continuous industry participation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and will run for five years, from the date of award through December 31, 2030, with potential annual price adjustments up to five percent. Bid submissions are due by November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions accepted until November 19, 2025. Delivery will be made to the Kansas Highway Patrol Central Evidence location in Salina, KS, with all shipping charges included in the contract price. Bidders are required to submit pricing on a per-unit basis and propose a discount percentage for additional items ordered during the contract term.

The procurement allows political subdivisions to utilize the contract under the same terms as the State of Kansas. Bidders must submit several mandatory certifications, including tax clearance, immigration compliance, sexual harassment policy acknowledgment, Israel boycott certification, and telecommunications equipment certification. The State reserves the right to make multiple awards and adjust order quantities based on operational needs and budget constraints. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following receipt of goods, and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes must be included in the quoted price. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must complete various compliance forms and certifications. The State retains the right to confirm tax status of potential contractors and subcontractors prior to award, and electronic bid submission is preferred through procurement@ks.gov. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the evidence supplies and the five-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant procurement value for the selected vendor(s).