City of Columbus - File #: 1534-2007

• File #: 1534-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/18/2007
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/1/2007
• Final action: 10/5/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, to enter into contract with Logicube, Inc. for the purchase of CellDek Forensic equipment in accordance with the Sole Source procurement; to authorize the expenditure of $19,742.35 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($19,742.35)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/5/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/4/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/1/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/1/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/21/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/21/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/20/2007	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/20/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/19/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/19/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/19/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/18/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/18/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND:

Need: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, to enter into contract with Logicube, Inc. for the purchase of CellDek Forensic equipment for the Division of Police. This product allows the investigator to recover information from virtually any cell phone or PDA; this would serve both in the office and at the scene. Currently detectives have to seize these items, secure them in the property room and request an examination. This process takes too long especially when dealing with a missing person, homicide or possible terrorist where timely information is critical. Purchase of this equipment will enhance the Division of Police investigation abilities and allow the Division to better serve the citizens.

Bid Information: After several internet searches and speaking with two of the larger digital forensic hardware suppliers, the Division of Police has come to the conclusion that this is a sole source item. The Division of Police confirmed this with Logicube and was supplied with a statement stating that they are the sole manufacturer and supplier of this device. The unique properties of this unit preclude the purchase of any other equally capable unit, as none exist. This device is self contained as a stand alone data acquisition device, and may be used at the bench or in the field as needed. It provides standard data cables for use with most phones, and also includes Bluetooth and IrDA (infrared) connectivity for the newest devices supporting those standards.

Logicube, Inc. is the only manufacturer and distributor of this type of unique forensic equipment; therefore this contract will be entered into in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions.

Quotation was received from Logicube, Inc. and the total cost of the unit including additional support is $19,742.35.

This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contrac...