Specifications include, but are not limited to:The Office of Attorney General – Crime Lab Division (OAG) is soliciting proposals for breath alcohol screening devices that will be certified for use in North Dakota. The offered screening device must be a model that is in full production. Current design and manufactured equipment must reflect the latest technology available. No used or demonstrated equipment will be accepted. This RFP will result in the award of a one (1) year contract with renewal options of two (2) additional 24 month periods that will be used by other governmental entities throughout the state of North Dakota. Award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the proposal determined to be most advantageous based upon the evaluation criteria stated herein. Screening Device Requirements: The design of the unit shall use state-of-the-art technology and also meet the following requirements. Be approved by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for inclusion on their current Conforming Products List (CPL) of Evidential Breath Alcohol Measurement Devices. Operate exclusively on an electrochemical fuel cell to detect and measure the concentration of alcohol vapor in expired breath. Have a lighted digital display showing 3 places to the right of the decimal point. Operate by means of a push button to collect passive air samples, breath samples and to calibrate the units. Include individually wrapped disposable mouth pieces (normally packaged in packs of 25), and mouth piece adapters, if needed, for calibration with wet bath method and dry gas method. Include all manuals, including an operator manual (electronic format is acceptable). Include a sturdy carrying case. Screening Device Specifications: At a minimum the screening devices shall include the following specifications. Environmental: 5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Alcohol Detection: Shall be unaffected by acetone, paint and glue fumes, foods and all non- alcoholic substances at levels found in human breath. Measurement Range: From 0.000 to at least 0.400% blood alcohol concentration or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. Power Supply: The unit will operate on alkaline batteries. An indicator will show low battery. Operation: Air tests, subject tests, calibration checks and adjustments shall be done with the button(s) on the unit. Unit must have both wet bath and dry gas calibration method capabilities. Response time of the detector: Reset following a sample shall be less than 3 minutes. Safety in Use: Explanation of the screening devices safety features to ensure the officer’s safety while using the device. (i.e.: can the unit be confused with a weapon, can an officer use the device with one hand, does the operation of the device enable the officer to retain a safe distance from the subject in order to keep their weapon side away from the subject, etc
