Title
3D Laser Scanner Systems - One-Time Purchase IFB 20-087 (Ordinance S-46871)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with FARO Technologies for a one-time purchase for 3D Laser Scanner Systems and training for the Phoenix Police Department in an amount not to exceed $181,969 (including taxes). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department will utilize three, 3D laser scanning systems with the requisite hardware and software accessories for detailed documentation purposes of violent crime scenes. The Laboratory Services Bureau's Crime Scene Response Section will be purchasing and operating the scanning systems. The scans will be utilized to create detailed 3D imagery and documentation of violent crime scenes that the Phoenix Police Department investigates and allow detailed re-creations of crime scenes for future analytical and demonstrative purposes.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
IFB 20-087 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There were three offers received by the Central Procurement Division. One of the offers was deemed non-responsive. Following are the offers received:
FARO Technologies $165,427.21
Precision Survey Supply $202,554.88
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offer from FARO Technologies be accepted as the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible offer.
Contract Term
The funding for this one-time purchase is to be completed by Dec. 31, 2020. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Financial Impact
No financial impact as the funding of $181,969.00 (including taxes) will be covered by a federal Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement grant.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved at the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee meeting held Dec. 11, 2019 by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.