Title
Biological and DNA Analysis Contract - RFQu 25-0546 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52033) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc.; DNA Labs International, Inc.; Signature Science, LLC; and Othram, Inc., to provide biological screening, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing services and/or developing Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) for forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) services for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contracts will not exceed $6,050,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts will allow the Police Department to outsource biological screening and/or DNA analysis on evidence and provide analysis of evidentiary material associated with criminal investigations, capacity enhancements, backlog reduction, cold case resolution and sexual assault kit testing. Establishing a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) allows for a timely and successful execution of investigative information that may assist with identifying potential suspect(s).
Procurement Information
A Request for Qualifications procurement was processed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 to establish a Qualified Vendor List (QVL).
Six Offerors submitted qualifications and five were deemed to be responsive and responsible. An evaluation committee of City staff evaluated those offers based on the following minimum qualifications:
- Company Profile and Accreditation
- Company Experience
- Compliance with Scope of Work Requirement
After reaching consensus, the evaluation committee recommends award to the following Offeror(s) by service type:
Biological Screening, DNA Analysis (STR/YSTR), and FIGG Services (SNP)
- Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc.
- DNA Labs International, Inc.
- Signature Science, LLC
FIGG Services (SNP)
Contract Term
The contracts will begin on or about July 1, 2025, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of these contracts will not exceed $6,050,000. Funding is available in the Police Department’s operating budget, which primarily is funded through grants.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.