Purchase and Delivery of Fingerprinting Supplies

The County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department is soliciting competitive bids for the Purchase and Delivery of Fingerprinting Supplies through a fully electronic solicitation (IFB # 060-2933903-MA-2). The procurement encompasses 126 specific forensic and crime scene investigation supplies, including fingerprint powders, lifting tapes, crime scene barriers, classification magnifiers, evidence boxes, protective gear, and specialized chemical reagents from manufacturers like Evident, Forensics Source, Sirchie, and Tri-Tech Forensics. All products must be manufactured in the United States, be new, and warranted by the original manufacturer, with delivery required within 5-7 calendar days of order placement. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the County's online bidding system by November 18, 2025, at 4:00 pm, with a bid validity period of 365 days. All questions or requests for interpretations must be submitted by Friday, November 7, 2025, before 2:00 pm through the solicitation's Question & Answer section. Delivery will be made to two specified locations: the Sheriff-Coroner Department/OC Crime Lab in Santa Ana and the Southeast Sub Station in Lake Forest.

The solicitation offers price preferences for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a 5% bid price deduction for qualified businesses. The contract includes a cooperative program allowing other municipal, county, public utility, hospital, educational, and governmental organizations to potentially utilize the contract pricing, with the County of Orange receiving a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-fee arrangement, with prices including all freight, shipping, handling, and delivery fees, and no price increases will be considered during the first contract term. The awarded contract will become effective on December 21, 2025, and continue for one calendar year, with the potential for renewal for up to four additional years. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of 126 line items suggests a potentially substantial procurement value. Bidders must provide comprehensive company information, references, certifications, and comply with various legal and administrative requirements to be considered for the contract.