IFB - Department of Public Safety BFS Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits AK26-20

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB AK26-20) for the procurement of BFS Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits. This is a single-award procurement to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a five-year contract term, with vendors required to guarantee pricing for a minimum of one year. The kits must include standardized components such as outer packaging (7"W x 10.5"L x 2.5"D), detailed examination and instruction forms, collection envelopes for specific evidence types (debris, skin swabs, fingernail swabs, hand swabs, pubic hair combings, vaginal vault swabs, penile/scrotum swabs, oral swabs, pubis to anus swabs, anal swabs, and buccal standards), sterile cotton swabs, tamper-sensitive evidence seals, and disposable face masks, with all materials meeting specifications for Utah's test-all DNA testing mandate. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to produce at least 1,500 kits annually and deliver complete, accurate, and consistent kits within eight weeks of order placement, while being receptive to minor adjustments to kit contents and paperwork throughout the contract duration. All bid pricing must be all-inclusive, incorporating both printing and shipping costs on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. The procurement was posted on January 23, 2026, with bids due by February 6, 2026, and evaluation will be conducted based solely on lowest cost from responsive and responsible vendors. Contractors must comply with Utah Code Annotated 63G-6a and Administrative Code R33, maintain workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, certify compliance with anti-boycott provisions under UCA 63G-27, and confirm non-use of forced labor products.

The solicitation documentation does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted vendor categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available procurement materials, nor are specific current usage volumes or budget allocations disclosed. There is no identified technology infrastructure or systems requiring integration beyond the established Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System (SAKT), which allows agencies to track kits through the processing system, and coordination with the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services Central Laboratory and the Utah Office for Victims of Crime's Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Payment Program, which provides reimbursement for sexual assault examinations including evidence collection. The documentation does not provide an estimated award value, budget range, or anticipated kit quantity requirements beyond the minimum annual production capability of 1,500 kits. Prospective vendors should note that all work product and custom deliverables become the property of the State Entity, the State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' written notice, and no work, material purchases, or subcontracts may commence prior to receipt of a fully executed purchase order or contract, with the State assuming no liability for any work performed or costs incurred before formal award and execution.