Title
Contract for Cellebrite Universal Forensic Extraction Device Hardware, Software and Support - State of Arizona - ADPS17-170241 (Ordinance S-44508)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to access the State of Arizona Cooperative Contract ADPS17-170241 and enter into a contract with Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc., to purchase Cellebrite universal forensic extraction device (UFED) hardware, software and support for the Phoenix Police Department in an amount not to exceed $116,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This request is to purchase Cellebrite UFED technology, which is a mobile forensics extraction, decoding and analysis tool that extracts logical, file system and physical data from mobile devices, including live and deleted data, contacts, phone numbers, call logs, text messages, SMS messages, app data, location data, pictures, videos and voice messages. The UFED technology tool includes hardware, software and support and is utilized by the Digital Forensics Investigative Unit to perform comprehensive digital forensic examinations of mobile communication devices.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The State contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. Utilization of cooperative agreements allows the City to benefit from national government pricing and volume discounts. The State of Arizona contract covers UFED hardware, software and support and was awarded on May 12, 2017.
Contract Term
The three-year contract term shall begin on or about May 2, 2018.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $116,000. 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.