Forensic Anthropology Services

The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner is seeking eligible Respondents to provide post-mortem forensic anthropological services, including assistance with the identification and evaluation of unidentified decedents, human remains, and skeletal remains. The successful Respondent must be board certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA) or a board-eligible Forensic Anthropologist who can subcontract with an ABFA-certified expert. The RFP outlines the proposal submission, evaluation, and selection process, with proposals due on June 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The initial contract term is two (2) years, with two (2) optional two-year renewal terms. The evaluation criteria include 700 points for Technical (Required) Scored Points and 300 points for Cost Points, for a total of 1,000 possible points. A minimum of 400 scored points is required for the Technical Criteria, which is further broken down into 500 points for Experience and 200 points for Implementation Plan.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.