Purchase and Delivery of Extraction Tips

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is seeking competitive bids for the Purchase and Delivery of Extraction Tips, specifically for the Orange County Crime Lab. The procurement involves four distinct line items of DPX extraction tips, including Low Porosity 5mL WAX 55-65 with Cap, 5mL WAX 55-65 with Cap, XTR 20 mg WAX (60um) in 250 uL Integra, and 5mL WAX-S (tf) 60mg/100mg Salt, each to be delivered in 100-pack quantities. This is a fully electronic solicitation requiring submissions through the County's online bidding system, with all bids due by January 9, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Potential bidders must submit all questions and requests for interpretations by Friday, January 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm through the designated Question & Answer section. The delivery location is specified as the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner/Crime Lab at 320 N. Flower Street, 8th Floor, Santa Ana, California. Bids will remain valid for 365 days following the solicitation closing date, with bid prices expected to remain firm for the entire contract term and no profit adjustments permitted.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for local and disadvantaged business enterprises, offering a five percent (5%) preference deduction for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) entities, with an additional three percent (3%) deduction for businesses certified as both OCLSB and DVBE, up to a maximum allowable preference of $100,000. Awarded bidders must provide a valid DUNS number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, certificates of insurance, W-9 forms, and compliance certifications prior to contract execution. The initial contract term is anticipated to be three calendar years from the date of execution, with the potential option to renew for an additional two years by mutual written agreement. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed-fee agreement with no price increases permitted during the first year. The County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may make multiple awards or apportion requirements among bidders as deemed in the County's best interest.