Title
Purchase IBIS BRASSTRAX Acquisition Station Software, Hardware and Warranty - RFA 18-006 (Ordinance S-43939)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. in the amount not to exceed $98,983.50 to purchase the IBIS BRASSTRAX Acquisition Station. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The system will provide the Police Department the ability to utilize tool marks left on expended shell casings recovered at crime scenes and link gun crime cases that would not otherwise be linked.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. is the only vendor that provides the IBIS BRASSTRAX Acquisition Station software, hardware and warranty.
Financial Impact
The purchase of the IBIS BRASSTRAX Acquisition Station will not exceed $98,983.50. 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.