Texas Crime Labs Seek Chemical Safety Database Software

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has reissued a solicitation request for a safety data sheet (SDS) and chemical inventory management software.

According to the request for offers (RFO), DPS is seeking a web-based SDS database for its Crime Laboratory 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 that can be accessed statewide by more than 600 users.

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, identifying and alerting DPS of hazardous substances, and sharing the inventory with first responders in case of an emergency.

Mobile compatibility with both Apple and Android platforms is also required.

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. 405-24R0013190A, including all minimum requirements and requested services, can be found online. The deadline for question submissions is 3 p.m. Oct. 25. The deadline for proposal submissions is 5 p.m. Nov. 8. Daniel Ashby is the point of contact for this solicitation.