SHE130291 Professional Investigative Genetic Genealogy Services

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, is soliciting bids for a qualified contractor to provide Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) services under Contract No. SHE130291. The procurement seeks professional IGG services to assist in resolving unsolved homicides, violent crimes, unsolved missing persons cases, and unidentified human remains investigations. Primary deliverables include case evaluation for IGG suitability, DNA match analysis, genealogical research, family tree construction, investigative hypothesis development, comprehensive written reports with solvability ratings, participation in case meetings, and expert testimony preparation. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in genealogy across diverse populations, including cases involving misattributed parentage, adoptions, and multiple ethnicities, and must maintain the ability to work remotely during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday support, as well as periodic travel to Salt Lake County with billable travel time. Mandatory qualifications include Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist status, current Association of Professional Genealogists (APGen) membership, a minimum of seven years' law enforcement experience in IGG or related fields, and a demonstrated record of 45 to 55 successful identification cases. The contractor must submit minimum two professional references, pass a background check, maintain proficiency across multiple genetic databases (GEDmatch PRO, FamilyTreeDNA, DNA Justice), and comply with DOJ Interim Policy on Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and applicable state and federal laws. Pricing will be evaluated on an hourly rate basis with the award going to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with bids due by May 5, 2026.

The procurement does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types; however, all bidders must be registered with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, maintain required Utah business licenses, and provide certificates of insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), and commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The contract documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services. Bidders may qualify for preference point adjustments under Salt Lake County's Preference System if they maintain employee health benefit plans or meet veterans and companywide hiring program requirements, including active veteran recruitment and employment, company-wide drug and alcohol testing policies, recognized job training programs, and OSHA-compliant safety programs. The County anticipates estimated annual costs of approximately $35,000 for planning purposes only and does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities; this figure is provided for informational purposes without commitment. The resulting contract will have a six-year term effective upon execution, with prices guaranteed throughout the contract period on a firm, fixed hourly rate basis, and the contract will be non-exclusive. All associated costs, including shipping, handling, service charges, and delivery on an FOB destination, freight prepaid basis, must be included in the quoted hourly rate.