Fire Debris Analysis , Forensic Testing & Storage

2026-11-03

To fulfill the essential functions of laboratory testing of evidentiary fire debris , maintaining the chain of custody storage , and the certification of K9 ’ s of State Fire Marshal ’ s Arson Division , we require the following services and functions : Laboratory Testing of fire evidence / debris must meet accepted national and industry standards to determine the presence of certain specified accelerants , chemicals and ignitable liquids for the purpose of Fire Investigations for a statewide law enforcement investigation agency . Laboratory results must be returned via email within 72 hours or less from the time of the submittal . Results to be sent via email to the submitting investigator and the division chief . The chemists testing the evidence shall make themselves readily available to verbally consult with investigators and provide a verbal overview and analysis of testing results . Testing chemist must make themselves available to provide supporting testimony in court if subpoenaed and be reasonably recognized as an expert in the field . Vendor must provide OCI with the supplies below . These items must follow industry standard for evidence cans , bags , or other collection / storage items for the collection of forensic fire debris collection ( minimum of 1000 of each annually ): Sterile Non - lined “ paint cans ” size of ( 1 gallon , 1 quart , 1 pint ) Nylon “ Arson evidence Bags ” size of ( 12x18 , 20x20 ) Vendor must maintain all K9 alert reports , records , and data and make it available as requested . They must also regularly prepare and make available all necessary accelerants , gasoline and other chemicals for training and as requested or as needed for further testing and evaluation of data . Vendor must provide at a minimum industry standard quarterly training to OCI personnel as it pertains to collection , submittal , storage and legalities of fire debris and evidence . This includes training in courtroom testimony and science pertaining to the field of Arson and Fire Investigation . Vendor must coordinate and be able to provide technical oversight and subject matter expert advice with OCI / SFM Arson K9 training that meets legal and industry standards . This oversight shall insure integrity in the program and the highest standards are being met . Vendor must coordinate and provide the necessary materials with the designated OCI / SFM Arson K9 Certifying agency for annual double - blind testing ...

Georgia

2026-05-10