Justice-Trax LIMS Software System

Background
The contract is issued by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, State of Maine.
The goal of the contract is to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the HETL Forensic Chemistry Section by acquiring a forensic-based laboratory information management system (LIMS). This system aims to improve evidence tracking, analytical results, laboratory management, and reporting.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of the Justice-Trax LIMS Software System from Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for the HETL Forensic Chemistry Section.
The software will provide functionalities including:
- Integration of evidence tracking and analytical results.
- Digitization of laboratory activities to eliminate hardcopy files.
- Generation of statistical reports on chemist productivity and case backlogs.
- Enhanced laboratory security through password requirements and audit trails.
- Increased physical space availability by reducing file storage needs.
- Replacement of handwritten chain of custody forms with barcode scanning for real-time updates.
- Automated report generation and dissemination to customers.
- Digital compilation of communications with customers, subpoenas, discovery materials, and courtroom monitoring.
- Electronic tracking and documentation of laboratory reference materials and quality control results.

Period of Performance
The proposed contract period is from March 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed in Maine, specifically for the HETL Forensic Chemistry Section.