Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SLCo SHE130291 Professional Investigative Genetic Genealogy Services
Salt Lake County Solicits Investigative Genetic Genealogy Services for Law Enforcement Cases
Posted
April 14, 2026
Respond By
April 28, 2026
Identifier
SLCo SHE130291 Professional Investigative Genetic Genealogy Services
NAICS
541380, 561611
Salt Lake County is seeking a qualified provider for Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) services to support law enforcement in solving unsolved homicides, violent crimes, missing persons, and unidentified remains cases. - Government Buyer: - Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office (Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement) - Services Requested: - Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) services - Case evaluation and DNA match analysis - Genealogical research and family tree construction - Investigative reporting and expert testimony - Preparation of case deliverables (e.g., reports, GEDCOM files) - Monthly case status reporting - Key Requirements: - Contractor must be an Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist - Minimum 7 years of law enforcement IGG experience - At least 45 successful identification cases - Current member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APGen) - Experience with diverse populations, including misattributed parentage, adoptions, and multiple ethnicities - Must provide all necessary tools, accounts, and subscriptions - Must pass background checks and provide references - Compliance with DOJ and state policies, insurance, and environmental requirements - Services primarily remote with occasional on-site work in Salt Lake County - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Estimated annual contract value is $35,000, with a six-year term and pricing based on hourly rates
Description
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking bids for a qualified company or individual to provide Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) services. The services aim to assist in solving unsolved homicides, violent crimes, missing persons, and unidentified human remains cases. The contractor must have extensive experience in genealogy across diverse populations and provide professional research, analysis, and investigative support including DNA match analysis, family tree construction, and expert testimony. The contract term is six years with an estimated annual cost of $35,000.