RFP AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies **SOURCING #126872**
| Location: | Texas |
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| Posted: | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Due: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Agency: | Dallas Public Schools |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP AR-207425 |
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RFP AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies **SOURCING #126872**
Closing Date: 12/14/2023
Closing Time: 2:00 P.M.
Bid Package: RFP AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies **SOURCING #126872**
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PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
9400 North Central Expressway, Suite 1510, Dallas, TX 75231
(972)925-4100
Request For Proposal 126872
AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies
Dallas ISD rev 1.0
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Request For Proposal 126872 AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies
Buyer RIVERA, ALMA
Email ALMRIVERA@dallasisd.org
1 Header Information
1.1 General Information
First Advertisement Date/Issue Date
Second Advertisement Date
Pre-Proposal Meeting
Questions Deadline
Questions Response from the District
Solicitation Due
Anticipated Evaluation & Sel
Anticipated Approval/Award
05-NOV-2023 08:00:00
12-NOV-2023 08:00:00
27-NOV-2023 10:00:00
28-NOV-2023 17:00:00
30-NOV-2023 17:00:00
14-DEC-2023 14:00:00
18-DEC-2023 10:00:00
22-FEB-2024 18:00:00
Pre-Proposal
A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 AM CST via TEAMS video conference on
November 27, 2023. Please submit (in writing) any questions regarding this RFP. Only written
questions will be considered. It is highly encouraged that all potential proposers participate and
attend the pre-proposal.
Join TEAMS Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
Meeting ID:268 650 549 562
Passcode:NBJged
1.2 Terms
Initial Term: 3
Renewal 1: 1
Renewal 2: 1
Any contract that results from this solicitation and upon Mutual Agreement of the awarded vendor and the
District, may be extended not to exceed a total of 5 years(s). If either party intends not to renew the Contract,
that party must give written notice to the other party no fewer than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the
then current term of the Contract. If the District fails to timely exercise any of the options to renew, all remaining
options to renew shall expire and terminate
1.3 Requirements
LENGTH OF CONTRACT
The term of this proposal shall be for a three (3) year agreement with two (2) successive one (1) year
extensions based on the long-range needs of the District and mutual consent of both parties not to exceed
five (5) years total.
SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
PROPOSAL
The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD or District) is soliciting offers for the goods and/or
services specified in this document.
1. Questions concerning this solicitation document should be addressed, in writing, to
almrivera@dallasisd.org
2. Questions must be submitted by the deadline to allow sufficient time for responses prior to receipt/opening
date/time.
3. Responses to questions other than administrative questions will be provided to all potential offerors by
means of an addendum to the solicitation.
All vendors are encouraged to participate even if vendors are the sole source providers.
This proposal is being issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2CFR) Part 200
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Request For Proposal 126872 AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies
SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
PROPOSAL
and ESSER (Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief) requirements to procure vendors who provide
goods purchased by Dallas ISD using federal dollars. This proposal may be used with local, state, federal,
and grant-funded programs.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
This Request for Proposal (RFP) will be for forensic, crime scene investigation, crime laboratory, evidence
collection, packaging equipment and supplies.
The District is looking to procure items in the following categories that are critically important in supporting
investigations, helping to guarantee successful prosecution at criminal/civil trials, facilitating the timely return
of property to its rightful owners, and establishing the agency's reputation as honest, reputable, and worthy
of the public confidence and trust.
• Laboratory- Supplies such as swabs, footwear casting, and latent print processing to be utilized
to analyze evidence collected from crime scenes and suspects.
• Crime Scene- Supplies such as latent print, metal detector, forensic light source, and evidence
placards to be used for undertaking initial actions at the scene, interpreting scene findings, and
ordering further examination and report findings
• Evidence Collection Packaging- Specialized packing materials such as bags, boxes, and cans
as well as evidence labels and tape to be used to collect physical evidence at a crime scene.
PROPOSAL SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
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Are the items sold by your company NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
tested?
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• What is the typical time frame for delivery of the product after receipt of purchase order?
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• What is the return policy for damaged, defective, or incorrect products?
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Request For Proposal 126872 AR-207425 Forensic/Crime Scene Supplies
SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
PROPOSAL
Provide your answer below
• Is there a percentage discount when ordering in large bulk, and if so how large does the order
have to be for the discount?
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INSTRUCTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
OFFER SUBMITTAL
The Offeror shall furnish to the District all information and data requested by the District to determine the
Offeror's qualifications and responsibilities. The requested information must be provided using the PDF
version of the solicitation where indicated--do not reference other parts of the Offer or other documents. All
answers must be complete and stand-alone. Failure to follow directions using the PDF version of the
solicitation may result in the Offer being disqualified or deemed nonresponsive. The Offerors shall familiarize
themselves with the relevant conditions in the material and labor markets prior to the submission of an offer.
By submitting an offer, Offeror represents that it has familiarized itself with existing and future market
conditions and agrees to perform in full accordance with the Offer. The Offeror must comply with any
insurance, bid bond, or liability requirements of the District as noted elsewhere in this solicitation document.
The Offeror must include pertinent literature/documentation for the proposed products/goods or services. If
Offeror requires a credit application or similar documentation to conduct business with Dallas ISD after
awarding of any Contract, those documents must be submitted at the time of Offer submission.
Dallas ISD prefers responses to be submitted online via our electronic system. Please register with the
iSupplier portal https:https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/143 This process takes up to a week, Dallas ISD
asks the vendor to please register as early as possible to allow time for electronic responses. Submissions
may be submitted manually. Manual submissions must be delivered to the Procurement Services
Department, in a sealed envelope by the date and time stated. No fax or email submissions will be
accepted. Only one format is needed. The manual submission shall consist of one (1) original hard copy.
The Offeror may submit a manual response by paper via mail/FedEx/UPS etc. before the cutoff date and
time at the following address:
Dallas ISD
Procurement Services
9400 N Central Expwy, Ste 1510
Attn: Staff Member and BID NUMBER
Dallas, Tx 75231
Does the vendor agree and understand?
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Name of the firm making the offer. (W9 name and dba if applicable)
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Company Federal Tax ID Number
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Company Address, City , State, Zip
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Local Telephone Number or Toll-Free Number
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Number of Personnel (non-clerical) employed:
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Number of Personnel (clerical) employed
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