Demolition, site work and addition to a laboratory facility in Wichita, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a laboratory facility.

Expand the Regional Forensic Science Center (RFSC) to house a new deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) lab and re-purpose the current DNA lab to accommodate growth for the Toxicology and Firearms labs. This project allows for the relocation, centralization, and modernization of the DNA work flow to accommodate robotics, efficient casework analysis, and on-site maintenance of case files. The addition also allows for re-purposing and expansion of lab space for Toxicology and Firearms. The Toxicology section experiences ongoing space and ventilation limitations and has installed analytical equipment in areas of the building remote to the main laboratory. Due to the emergence of new and novel drugs and higher casework demand, toxicological analysis requires the addition of specialized instrumentation (LC-MS), which needs more space than is available. The Firearms lab is experiencing evidence and reference collection storage limitations, which is causing a safety hazard while live firing weapons for. As of October 24, 2025, this project is currently in the conceptual phase, with funding anticipated in 2026. Once the funds are secured, a formal request for architectural and engineering (A&E) services will be issued. A firm timeline for bidding and construction has not been determined. This project is included in the county's FY 2023-2026 Capital Improvement Project. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available. *The contact(s) will not accept phone call inquiries at this time. *Absolutely no inquiries will be accepted at this time. Unsolicited inquiries may result in disqualification in any future bidding opportunities.