Crime Lab Dedicated Circuit Coordination Study

The Department of Public Safety of Texas is soliciting bids for a Crime Lab Dedicated Circuit Coordination Study to be performed at three locations: the Austin Headquarters Crime Lab in Buildings Q and I at 5805 N. Lamar, and the Waco Crime Lab at 1617 E. Crest Dr. The solicitation, numbered 405-26R0018797, was issued on June 4, 2026, with bids due by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on July 2, 2026. The contract is governed by Texas law, with venue fixed in Texas, and all obligations are contingent upon the availability of state and/or federal funds. The contractor must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and non-discrimination requirements, and must not be listed on any federal or state debarment or terrorism watch lists. Key performance requirements include adherence to Department of Public Safety security policies, including compliance with the FBI’s CJIS Security Policy, and mandatory fingerprint-based criminal background checks for all project personnel, at the contractor’s expense. All personnel must complete the DPS Contractor Background Information form HR-22 and maintain security clearances if required. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with DPS having the unilateral right to renew it upon written notice. The contractor must submit a detailed proposal in two volumes, using a sans serif 12-point font, on 8.5 x 11-inch pages, with a full table of contents and electronic bookmarks. Extraneous materials, internet links, and public relations content are prohibited. The evaluation process uses a best value standard under Texas Government Code § 2156.007, with past performance serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate based on vendor history including scores below “C,” unresolved corrective action plans, repeated nonperformance, or canceled purchase orders. Organization and financial capability are also weighted factors. Proposals must include completed mandatory forms such as the W-9, AP-152, Direct Deposit Authorization, and Information and Certifications Form, including certifications related to HUB status, child support compliance, foreign ownership restrictions, and energy company boycotts. The contractor must itemize all costs and fees in the mandatory pricing schedule, with no guaranteed minimum compensation. Payment is contingent upon written acceptance of deliverables by the Contract Monitor, and invoices must be emailed to both the Contract Monitor and apinvoices@dps.texas.gov with the PO number, remittance address