How to bid on forensic LIMS support for Illinois State Police

What Illinois State Police is buying

Illinois State Police seeks an emergency contract for the BEAST/CrimePad forensic laboratory information management system, including support and maintenance. The solicitation number is 27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54707.

This opportunity may interest vendors with experience providing forensic laboratory information management systems and related support and maintenance.

Deadline and submission timing

The response deadline is November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Submit before the deadline.

Check the bid documents for the submission directions and any details about what happens at the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This solicitation is in the technology category and may suit firms that provide laboratory information management systems, including forensic LIMS, and can support and maintain them.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the bid’s detail page on BidBuy, the State of Illinois procurement portal. Viewing is public and does not require signing in; the bid documents are listed on the page.

To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on the portal. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. For questions, the listed point of contact is Amanda Olinger at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full bid documents and follow their response directions closely. Make a checklist of requested materials, required forms, and submission steps so you can confirm each item before sending your response.

Explain clearly how your proposed system and services address BEAST/CrimePad support and maintenance. Review your response for completeness and allow time to submit before the deadline.