Opportunity

Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SHE130291-1

Salt Lake County Solicits Investigative Genetic Genealogy Services for Law Enforcement Casework

Posted

May 11, 2026

Respond By

May 13, 2026

Identifier

SHE130291-1

NAICS

541380, 541690, 561611

Salt Lake County is seeking a qualified provider to deliver Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) services in support of law enforcement efforts to resolve unsolved homicides, violent crimes, missing persons, and unidentified human 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 solvability assessment - DNA match analysis and genealogical research - Construction of family trees and investigative hypotheses - Compilation of investigative leads and case reports (including GEDCOM files) - Expert testimony and monthly case status reporting - Key Requirements: - Contractor must be an Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist (IGG) - Minimum 7 years of law enforcement IGG experience - At least 45 successful identification cases - Current member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APGen) - Proficiency with genetic data platforms (e.g., GEDmatch PRO, FamilyTreeDNA, DNA Justice) - Compliance with DOJ and Utah state policies and data security standards - All staff must pass recent Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background checks - Contractor must provide all necessary tools, subscriptions, and be available for remote and on-site work as needed - Contract Details: - Six-year term, effective upon execution - Estimated annual cost: $35,000 (all-inclusive hourly rate; travel included) - No minimum or maximum purchase quantity specified - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to qualified providers - Place of Performance: - Salt Lake County, Utah

Description

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, is soliciting bids for a qualified company or individual to provide Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) services. These services will assist in resolving unsolved homicides, violent crimes, missing persons, and unidentified human remains cases. The contractor must have experience with genealogy across diverse populations and comply with specific background check requirements. The contract term is six years, and pricing will be evaluated based on hourly rates including all associated costs.

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