NARK Reagents and Forensic Supplies

The Tennessee Department of Correction is seeking bids for NARK reagents and forensic supplies under solicitation number 32901-13942, with an initial contract term of three years and two optional one-year renewal periods, allowing for a maximum total duration of five years, plus a possible 180-day extension. The procurement, classified under NAICS code 424690, requires the delivery of specific presumptive drug identification reagents for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine/MDMA, Special Opiates, and Synthetic Cannabinoids, as well as tamper-evident evidence bags in three specified sizes packaged at 100 per unit, fluorescent invisible skin marking ink in 16 oz or 32 oz blue formulations, and access to a current forensic supply catalog such as APCAT. All items must meet exact technical specifications including bag thickness of 3.2 mil or 4.0 mil, self-sealing tamper-evident closures, preprinted unique case numbers for chain of custody, and compliance with best commercial practices and first-quality standards where details are not fully specified. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Tennessee Supplier Portal at edison.tn.gov using Internet Explorer or Firefox, as Google Chrome is unsupported, and must arrive no later than July 8, 2026, at 2 p.m. CST, following an amendment to the original deadline. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose proposal meets all technical, legal, and administrative requirements as pass/fail gates, with no evaluation based on weighted factors beyond cost. All contractors must be registered in the Tennessee Supplier Portal prior to award, certified as not debarred or suspended, registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for sales and use tax, and in compliance with state and federal non-discrimination laws including the Civil Rights Act and ADA. Contractors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as additional insured for commercial general liability, automobile liability, and other coverages, with waivers of subrogation and approved deductibles not exceeding $50,000 without prior consent. Each invoice must be on company letterhead and include detailed line items such as contract and purchase order numbers, invoice date and number, quantities delivered, and remittance address, while excluding any contractor taxes, fees, or charges for future services or travel. Payment by the State does not constitute acceptance of goods, which remains subject to inspection and rejection within 30 days of delivery