Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) needs to renew software licenses (SMS Magnet Axiom and DVR examiner) and procure additional software/licenses (Magnet Atlas and Magnet Automate) to continue current day-to-day operations and increase efficiency and security in accessing, sharing, assigning and working on data for cases. The Division needs to enter into contract with Magnet Forensics to renew and purchase these software licenses. The Division needs to transfer funds within the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund from 02 to 03.
BID INFORMATION: The Division of Police requests to waive the competitive bid provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to expeditiously purchase licenses due to its compatibility with other Magnet software currently used by the DFU and Division of Police.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested to prevent a lapse in service thereby delaying the process of processing evidence to help solve and prevent future crimes.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Will be compliant by the reading of this ordinance
FISCAL IMPACT: The funding for the licenses/software has been appropriated and authorized by Ordinance 1188-2023 passed on May 24, 2023. This expenditure is funded by Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund (2219).
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Magnet Forensics, to renew digital licenses and procure additional software licenses; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $131,621.05 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, to transfers funds within the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($131,621....
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