This request is to keep an annual contract with Serological DNA Lab in an amount not to exceed $65,000. The Savannah Police Department (SPD) will use the DNA laboratory services to provide DNA testing for criminal investigations on firearms, shell casings, and other evidence found at crime scenes. When SPD officers confiscate weapons, they are sent to Seriological Research Institute, which collects DNA and compares it to genetic material maintained in a national database to determine whether the DNA matches that of any convicted felons, who are legally prohibited from possessing guns. Seriological Institute plays a critical role in ensuring felons with firearms are properly investigated and prosecuted. In 2020, approximately 75% of DNA cases submitted were successfully connected with felon suspects. In direct proportion, the City has seen a larger number of felons in possession cases accepted for federal prosecution due to the strong evidentiary value of DNA testing. Prosecution of these cases helps significantly reduce violent crime by deterring violent offenders/felons from obtaining and possessing firearms, the means by which most violent crime in Savannah is perpetrated.

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposals (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The proposal was evaluated on the basis of the proposer’s qualifications and experience, including Support Capabilities, Technical capabilities, Fees, References, and Local participation goals. One proposal was received in response to this RFP. The proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

The proposer was: B.P. Serological Research Institute (Richmond, CA)(D) $65,000

No pre-proposal conference was conducted. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE-owned business. 

Local vendor: No
Total sent:1
Total received: 1

Approval