Evidence Tape & Syringe Tubes

The City of Austin Purchasing Office, through the Austin Forensic Science facility located at 812 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas, has issued an Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) for a one-time purchase of forensic supplies. The procurement seeks quotes for three specific items: 72 packs of Sirchie Syringe Tube Holders (12-pack, Part# ECT2), 200 rolls of Sirchie Red Break-A-Way Evidence Tape (3" x 108', Part# SM10002), and 100 rolls of Sirchie Evidence Box Tape in white (3" x 165' roll, Part# 704E). Delivery must be completed within 10 calendar days of order placement during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM) at the designated facility. The bid due date is April 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with quotes to be submitted via email to Janet Lujan at Janet.Lujan@AustinTexas.gov. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror meeting all solicitation requirements, and pricing shall be provided on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges included in the item price. Respondents must provide itemized invoices directed to the Austin Police Department Accounts Payable office, with payment to be made within 30 days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon satisfactory delivery and performance.

Respondents must comply with various City of Austin requirements including equal employment opportunity certifications, non-discrimination policies, wage theft compliance, and non-debarment certification. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax; therefore, taxes must not be included in quoted prices. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions covering warranties, insurance requirements, indemnification, records retention, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. No specific set-asides or restrictions on organizational types are detailed in the available documentation, nor are incumbent vendors or current contractors identified. No minimum quantity requirements apply to individual orders. While a specific budget range or award value is not provided in the solicitation materials, the one-time nature of this procurement and the quantities requested suggest a moderate-value contract primarily requiring vendor responsiveness to pricing and delivery performance metrics.