Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) needs to renew the GrayKey License and ArtifactIQ Pro User Licenses. The Public Safety Department requests to enter into contract with GrayShift LLC to renew these software licenses, which allow detectives to gather evidence by having the ability to unlock and decrypt electronic devices and extract evidence to solve crimes. There is also a need to appropriate $15,312.00 in the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund to cover the entire cost of the licenses.
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 GrayKey software and hardware currently owned and used by the Digital Forensic Unit.
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. This company will be in good standing with the State of Ohio or prove exemption prior to the contract being executed.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested to prevent a lapse in service thereby delaying the process of extracting evidence to help solve and prevent future crimes.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: CC-025779 Expires 6/20/2025
FISCAL IMPACT: The funding for the license and unit has already 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 GrayShift LLC. to renew digital software licenses to extract digital evidence from electronic devices; to waive competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to appropriate $15,312.00 in the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $8...
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