Title
Purchase of Forensic Software - RFA 17-157 (Ordinance S-43310)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Niche Vision Forensics, LLC, to provide software licenses, technical support, software upgrades and fixes for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $170,768. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This specialized software is necessary for the Police Department for the analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mixtures and runs the method that is now recommended on the national level for DNA analysis, including the recent President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology on Forensic Science.
Procurement Results
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 normal competition was waived due to the unique requirements of the Department. Niche Vision Forensics, LLC, is the only viable source of forensic software that meets the requirements of the Police Department's Forensic Science Section for purposes of validation, transparency in the statistical formulae, and support from the supplier for validation, implementation, and courtroom testimony.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the purchase of the software from Niche Vision Forensics, LLC.
Financial Impact
The purchase of the forensic software will not exceed $170,768 (including applicable taxes). Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.