Invitation to Bid – State of Vermont

Posted on June 17, 2004 By Corinne Jones News

STR Analysis for the 13 Core (CODIS) Loci for Vermont Convicted Offender Database samples

Request Date: 6/9/2004 9:58:01 AM
Open Date: 06/09/2004
Closing Date: 07/16/2004 04:30 PM
Intent To Bid Deadline: 07/02/2004
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Department of Public Safety – CJF Forensics Lab

 103 South Main Street
 Waterbury,  VT  05671                

Keywords:
Laboratory Services

Bid Description:
On April 29, 1998 the Vermont State Legislature passed the State DNA Database and State Data Bank Law requiring DNA samples to be collected and profiled from individuals convicted of specified violent crimes. After collection and profiling, the sample profiles will be stored in the COmbined DNA Index System (CODIS) and available to all CODIS laboratories nationwide. The collected profiles will assist in the investigation of future violent crimes in which DNA evidence is obtained. The Vermont Forensic Laboratory (VFL), in conjunction with the Department of Corrections (DOC), collects approximately 450 samples per year. The VFL does not have the capability to profile these samples in-house. As a result the department and the legislature has provided funds to enable the VFL to out source at least a years’ worth of samples as soon as possible. The VFL will outsource 500 blood samples with an option of an undetermined number of buccal samples on FTA paper. The VFL will oversee the contract with an outside laboratory to ensure this goal.

http://www.vermontbidsystem.com/Bid.asp?s=Detail&BidID=2544

by Corinne Jones