When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City Of Iowa City. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Forensic imaging and crime scene investigation equipment manufacturers. Providers of portable alternate light source and evidence documentation systems. Companies experienced in supplying integrated hardware, software, accessories, and field equipment. Vendors with prior law enforcement, forensic laboratory, or public safety contracts. Organizations able to provide product support and fulfillment throughout Iowa.

Crime Scene Evaluation Solution (Due September 17, 2026)

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Iowa City, Iowa, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency seeks a portable, integrated crime scene evaluation and forensic imaging solution for field and laboratory use. The system must support real-time evidence documentation, high-resolution imaging, low-light operation, and UV, visible, and near-infrared illumination.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit proposal through the Ion Wave website
Must provide evidence of performance ability and possession of necessary facilities, resources, and insurance
Must comply with City's Equal Employment Opportunity policy
Must comply with City's Wage Theft Policy
Must provide proposal security (certified check or bond) for a minimum of 5% of the proposal amount
Must provide a one-year warranty on all hardware, parts, software, and updates
Must provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT) for digital content
Must be able to provide forensic-quality photography and alternate light source imaging
Must provide a minimum of two hours of continuous battery operation

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions Deadline: September 10th, 2026

Response Deadline: September 17th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 10, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Iowa City

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DESCRIPTION

The agency is seeking proposals for a crime scene evaluation solution that enables investigators to locate, evaluate, enhance, document, measure, and preserve physical evidence in both field and laboratory environments. The solution must provide real-time evidence detection and documentation capabilities, be portable for field deployment, and support evidence evaluation without permanently altering or destroying the evidence.

The proposed system must include all hardware, software, batteries, chargers, accessories, and carrying equipment required for normal operation. It may consist of an integrated forensic imaging system or compatible components that function together as a complete solution. Imaging capabilities must include high-resolution digital photography suitable for investigative and evidentiary purposes, high-quality color imaging with minimal noise, effective low-light operation, image stabilization, still-image capture and, if available, video capture, and storage in industry-standard digital formats.

The solution must also support alternate light source imaging for forensic examinations, including illumination in the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The contract period will be one year. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Iowa City. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Forensic imaging and crime scene investigation equipment manufacturers
Providers of portable alternate light source and evidence documentation systems
Companies experienced in supplying integrated hardware, software, accessories, and field equipment
Vendors with prior law enforcement, forensic laboratory, or public safety contracts
Organizations able to provide product support and fulfillment throughout Iowa

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