Opportunity
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #MA-060-22011138
Annual Crime Lab Accreditation Services for County of Orange
Posted
March 19, 2022
Respond By
March 26, 2022
Identifier
MA-060-22011138
NAICS
541380
This opportunity involves the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department's multi-year contract for annual crime lab accreditation services: - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department, Crime Lab - OEM and Vendor: - ANSI National Accreditation Board, LLC (ANAB), a subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual crime lab accreditation services, including: - Onsite and offsite assessments and audits - Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ISO/IEC 17020:2012, and FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories - Accreditation for forensic disciplines such as toxicology, biology, firearms, and DNA testing - Compliance monitoring and annual surveillance visits - Quantities and Line Items: - Five years of services, including: - 2 full onsite assessments (including FBI QAS audits) - 2 offsite surveillance visits - 1 onsite surveillance visit (including FBI QAS audit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with all applicable laws and accreditation standards - Personnel must meet specific qualification requirements - Restrictions on subcontracting without prior written consent - Conflict of interest provisions for both contractor and county personnel - Place of Performance: - Orange County Crime Laboratory, 320 N. Flower St., 5th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92703 - Garden Grove Police Department, 1301 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA 92840 - Contract Value: - Not to exceed $126,915 for the initial three years - $17,055 for the fourth year - $82,980 for the fifth year - Procurement was conducted via Invitation For Bid (IFB) and was open to all qualified vendors, but ANAB is the sole awardee.
Description
The County of Orange is seeking to procure annual crime lab accreditation services through a firm fixed fee contract. The contract covers accreditation services for the county's crime lab, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The contract term is from March 26, 2022, through March 25, 2027, with options for renewal. The solicitation includes amendments detailing contract terms, compliance requirements, and conflict of interest provisions.