Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Crime Lab has scientific instruments that require software support and troubleshooting authorized by the manufacturer. The manufacturer has named NicheVision Forensic LLC as the exclusive US distributor for the STRmix expert DNA analysis system. This equipment in use in the DNA section is for data interpretation and statistical analysis of DNA profiles. The Division of Police has a need for coverage to continue support for software updates and troubleshooting when necessary on the ten (10) instruments. Continued support from NicheVision Forensic LLC is needed to maintain the software in order to adequately protect the City's investment.
BID INFORMATION: NicheVision Forensic LLC is the sole distributor of the STRmix software in the United States. Therefore, the Division of Police is requesting a Sole Source purchase so that they may purchase the specified items
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.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO: CC002095 with expiration date of February 22, 2025
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested so the Crime Lab can continue to maintain the STRMix expert DNA analysis in operational performance without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $52,520.00 from the Division of Police's General Fund operating budget with NicheVision Forensic LLC for continued support for software updates and troubleshooting contract for Crime Lab equipment. In 2023 the Division spent/encumbered $12,500.00 for three (3) instruments and in 2022 the Division spent/encumbered $11,550.00.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract for software support services for Crime Lab instruments with NicheVision Forensic LLC; in accordance with sole source provisions of City...
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