Evidence Refrigerators and Freezer for DNA Evidence

The City of Austin is soliciting provisions for three evidence refrigerators and one evidence freezer specifically designed for the secure storage of DNA evidence. Each refrigerator must include fifteen non-pass-through secured lockers, ensuring that contents remain contained within individual compartments without risk of cross-contamination or unauthorized access. The freezer must contain six non-pass-through secured lockers to maintain consistent, tamper-proof conditions for frozen biological samples. All units must meet rigorous standards for temperature control, security, and compliance with forensic evidence handling protocols. The solicitation, identified as IFQ 9000 JG1039 and posted on July 21, 2026, is open to qualified vendors and managed locally by the City of Austin’s procurement office, with inquiries directed to Jerome Guerrero at the provided contact information.