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Texas Crime Labs Seek Chemical Management Software

At a minimum, the requested solution must maintain an up-to-date database of all chemicals stored in the state’s crime laboratories.

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The Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires safety data sheet (SDS) and chemical management software for its Crime Laboratory Division.

According to a solicitation released by the agency, DPS is seeking a web-based SDS database for the entire division that is compliant with federal and state regulations.

At a minimum, the requested solution must maintain an up-to-date SDS database of all chemicals stored in DPS laboratories.

Additionally, the system must be capable of generating a list of stored inventory on demand, tracking chemicals by location and quantity, allowing access to multiple users across the state, notifying DPS of hazardous substances and sharing the inventory with first responders in the case of an emergency.

The chosen vendor will be expected to provide system operations training and a train-the-trainer program within 90 days of the contract award. Updated training in the event of substantive changes to the software must also be provided.

More detailed information about solicitation No. 405-24R0013190, including all minimum requirements and requested services, can be found online. The deadline for question submissions is 3 p.m. Aug. 30. The deadline for proposal submissions is 3 p.m. Sept. 13. Daniel Ashbyis the point of contact for this solicitation.
Chandler Treon is an Austin-based staff writer. He has a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in literature and a master’s degree in technical communication, all from Texas State University.