Title
Forensic DNA Analysis Software, Maintenance, and Technical Support - EXC 21-032 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52549) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Contract 154709 with NicheVision Forensics, LLC for the purchase of additional license, upgrades, maintenance and technical support to the DNA Analysis software for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $122,600.
Report
Summary
This contract amendment will provide the Police Department Laboratory Services Bureau with uninterrupted services to the Forensics DNA Analysis Software. This specialized software is required to remain operational, allowing the Forensics DNA section to operate efficiently and adhere to federal standards in the analysis of DNA profiles. The additional licenses are required for upgrades to be covered in order to have access to the latest version of the software programs and continued support from the vendor. The analysis information generated from the use of this software is used by both law enforcement and courts of law for criminal investigations.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on May 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $122,600 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $740,575. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Forensic DNA Analysis Software, Maintenance, and Technical Support - Contract 154709 (Ordinance S-47623) on June 2, 2021.
- Forensic DNA Analysis Software, Maintenance, and Technical Support - Contract 154709 - Amendment (Ordinance S-50765) on April 17, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.