San Bernardino County ePro #SHR127-ADMSR-6526

On-call countywide medical evidence collection and forensic examination services

San Bernardino County is seeking providers for countywide, on-call medical evidence collection and related forensic services. - Government buyer: San Bernardino County, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Bureau of Administration; the initial release identifies the Administrative Services department. - Services requested: Blood collection, sexual assault suspect examinations, SANE-qualified victim examinations, expert court testimony, evidence packaging and labeling, and medical waste disposal. The initial service line lists one on-call service; individual service quantities are not specified. - Coverage and availability: Services are needed across the East Valley, West Valley, High Desert, and Low Desert regions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Providers must coordinate with at least four medical facilities in each County region for victim examinations. - Response targets: 30 minutes for general requests and 40 minutes for SANE calls, with a 90-minute target in Morongo areas. - Requirements: Providers supply necessary collection equipment and County-specified blood alcohol and sexual assault evidence kits, maintain evidence chain of custody, and follow applicable Cal OES collection and documentation guidance. Providers must also maintain adequate kit inventory and required medical waste permits. - Documentation and testimony: Examination reports must use the applicable Cal OES forms or an electronic equivalent such as Cordata Verity. Providers must supply required reports and provide expert testimony for services performed. Evidentiary photographs are provided at no cost and securely retained; the County incurs no cost for STI or pregnancy testing. - Pricing consideration: Include transportation, lodging, and per diem costs. No fixed service volumes or product part numbers are specified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or service provider is named. Cordata Verity is cited as an example documentation system, not as a confirmed provider or OEM. - Period of performance: A tentative three-year base term, with the possibility of either one two-year extension or two one-year extensions, subject to County needs and funding.

Description

San Bernardino County, through its Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, is seeking proposals from qualified providers for on-call medical evidence collection services. Services will be provided across the East Valley, West Valley, High Desert, and Low Desert locations listed in the RFP. The proposed contract term is three years, tentatively beginning January 1, 2027, with specified extension options. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) by October 29, 2026.

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