Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Safety, Division of Police Crime Lab was approved by the National Institute of Justice to purchase new DNA equipment under the FY22 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program. (CEBR) The Division of Police Crime Lab, is requesting the purchase of two Crime-lite AUTO all-in one forensic imaging systems, with associated shipping and on-site training. This equipment will be validated and used to increase the efficiency of the DNA screening process and allow for more scientists to screen evidence simultaneously by increasing the number of screening options.
Bid Information: Foster & Freeman are the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Crime-lite AUTO technology products in this territory.
Contract Compliance: CC-041869, Compliance expires 4/19/2026.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties List System 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 expedite the process of this purchase order due to significant lead times of 6-8 weeks from the United Kingdom and to be received, fully invoiced, and paid before the grant end date of 12/31/24.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $71,954.90 by Foster & Freeman for the purchase of new DNA screening equipment using grant funds from the FY22 DNA CEBR program grant.
Title
To authorize the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into contract with Foster & Freeman USA, Inc. for the purchase of Crime-lite AUTO technology equipment which includes the validation, training, and freight for the Division of Police Crime Lab; to enter in said agreement in accordance with the terms of sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $71,954.90 from the FY22 DNA CEBR program grant; and to declare an emergency. ($71,954.90)
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