Multi-year Forensic Technician for IOD

The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) is seeking a multi-year contract for a Forensic Technician to support digital forensic examination services, specifically targeting jurisdictions in Grand Traverse County and Lansing City. This Request for Proposal (RFP No. 260000000092) aims to procure one technician to be placed at the Lansing Computer Crimes Office, with primary responsibilities including intake and release of evidence, forensic imaging of digital equipment, investigating computer-related criminal activities, and managing the Michigan ICAC web page. The contract will commence on December 7, 2025, with an initial one-year term and potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. Mandatory minimum requirements for candidates include either one year of documented forensic data recovery project work or a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer forensics. Key qualifications include a minimum of two years of law enforcement experience, proficiency with forensic data recovery software, and ability to handle sensitive evidence related to child sexual exploitation and high technology crimes. The proposal deadline is October 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with candidates required to successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal history background check.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The pricing structure is based on an hourly rate for the Forensic Technician, with an estimated 832 hours projected for the one-year contract period. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract includes service-level agreements with financial penalties for non-compliance, such as $100 for each of the first five occurrences of failing to meet reporting requirements and $500 for subsequent occurrences in a calendar year. Candidates will be subject to rigorous security procedures, and the position requires handling of highly sensitive digital evidence. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. The contract appears to be a straightforward professional services procurement focused on obtaining a highly specialized forensic technology professional to support the Michigan State Police's digital investigative capabilities.