Title
Forensic Equipment and Supplies - Maricopa County Cooperative Contract - 14023-C (Ordinance S-46484)
Description
Request the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148119 with Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. doing business as Arrowhead Forensics for the purchase of Forensic Equipment and Supplies for the Phoenix Police Department in the amount of $25,334. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
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Summary
This contract provides forensic equipment and supplies that are an integral part of the Police Department to accurately and efficiently process crime scenes, collect and impound evidence, and analyze items of evidence related to criminal investigations. The purchase of an additional Polilight PL 550XL forensic light source was approved in the fiscal year 2019-20 Capital Equipment for the Laboratory Services Bureau. The additional funding is requested due to the fact that the light source is vital for the Evidence Screening Section to perform case work and will be used to look for biological material and friction ridge development.
Contract Term
This contract is effective from June 6, 2018 through May 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $25,334 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $158,783. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on June 6, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.