Title
Purchase Crime Scene Processing Software and Hardware - RFA 18-303 (Ordinance S-44689)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology, Inc. to purchase IBIStrax HD3D technology hardware and software upgrade. The requested funds will not exceed $97,724. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The IBIStrax HD3D technology 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 IBIStrax HD3D technology software and hardware.
Financial Impact
The estimated expenditure will not exceed $97,724. 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.