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27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-53673 | DFS Comparison Microscopes

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27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-53673State & Local

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Solicitation 27-493ISP-ADMIN-B-53673 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois State Police to procure professional-grade forensic comparison microscopes and associated accessories for firearms and toolmark examination. The required equipment must be equivalent to the Leica FS M or Leeds LCF 2 models in terms of optical performance, mechanical stability, and ergonomics. The scope of work includes the provision of the microscope units and a wide array of accessories, such as motorized workbenches, magnification changers, 4K color cameras, and side-by-side stations. Pricing must be submitted on a per-item basis rather than as bundled systems, and all costs for delivery, setup, and training must be integrated into the line-item pricing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest overall total price. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the BidBuy portal, including mandatory vendor disclosures, an offer to the State of Illinois, and applicable business enterprise utilization plans. Awardees are required to maintain insurance naming the State as an additionally insured party and must comply with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act and various state procurement codes. Performance is subject to standard Illinois certifications, and the vendor must certify they are not prohibited by U.S. Department of Homeland Security directives due to cybersecurity risks. All services must be performed within the United States, with delivery locations situated across Illinois.

General Info

Illinois State Police bid for professional forensic comparison microscopes and accessories via BidBuy.

Place of Performance

801 S. Seventh St, Suite 900-S, Springfield, IL, 62703-2487, USA

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Documents

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Illinois State Police - Comparison Microscopes (27-493ISP-FOREN-B-53673)

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Illinois State Police - Comparison Microscopes IFB Vendor Instructions

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State of Illinois Vendor Disclosures - Formerly Form A

DOCX, High priority: read this first21 pages · vendor-disclosure
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B-53673 Offer to the State of Illinois

PDF, Low priority1 page · other
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B-53673 Questions and Answers

DOCX, Low priority1 page · q-and-a
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IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosures - Formerly Form B

DOCX, Low priority3 pages · vendor-disclosure
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AgencyIllinois → Forensic Services
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSpringfield, IL, 62703-2487, USA
Organization / AgencyIllinois → Forensic Services
Office AddressSpringfield, IL, 62703-2487, USA
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Tammy Larsen-TolleyPurchaser

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