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Digital Evidence Management System RFI

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Software, Web & Mobile Development
Iowa, United StatesPosted: October 16, 2026Deadline: November 19, 2026

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SUMMARY


The Iowa Department of Public Safety is seeking information on digital evidence management system platforms to inform a future procurement for centralized evidence intake, storage, and management.

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BUDGET

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$100,000 – $500,000

TIMELINE


The RFI opens on October 16th, 2026, and closes on November 19th, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.

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Issuing Agency


Iowa Department of Public Safety

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DESCRIPTION


The Iowa Department of Management, on behalf of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, is issuing this Request for Information to research available Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) platforms and implementation approaches. The agency seeks solutions capable of supporting centralized digital evidence intake, storage, management, sharing, retention, legal hold, immutable audit trails, and chain-of-custody controls. The goal is to standardize metadata and hashing practices, streamline evidentiary and records-retention workflows, and build a unified, agency-wide platform.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Iowa Department of Public Safety. The work is located in Iowa, United States.

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