City of Columbus - File #: 1631-2018

• File #: 1631-2018
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/5/2018
• In control: Public Safety Committee
• On agenda: 6/25/2018
• Final action: 6/28/2018
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with LEEDS Precision Instruments, Inc. for the purchase of a LEEDS Firearms and Toolmarks Microscope and two LEEDS LCF-CMOS5 cameras for the existing LEEDS LCF Comparison Microscopes for the Division of Police Crime Lab, in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $86,491.00 from the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,491.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/28/2018	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/27/2018	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/25/2018	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/25/2018	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Crime Lab has a need for one (1) LEEDS Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscope and two (2) LEEDS LCF-CMOS5 cameras for existing microscopes to help improve the efficiency and operation of the Firearms Section. These items will aid in the comparison of bullets and cartridge casings as well as take images of the striations of known and unknown items that are used in case documentations to support the conclusion of the comparisons, thus aiding in prosecutions which require strict adherence to rules of evidence and established, mandatory timeliness. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to purchase one (1) LEEDS Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscope and two (2) LEEDS LCF-CMOS5 cameras for the existing LEEDS LCF Comparison Microscopes that need replaced.

BID INFORMATION: LEEDS Precision Instruments, Inc. is the sole source provider of this comparison microscope and its cameras; therefore, this contract is being awarded pursuant to the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code. LEEDS Precision Instruments, Inc. is the only manufacturer of the LEEDS Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscopes and supplies, and is an ISO 17025 accredited facility for calibration for magnification matching and all measurement functions. The Crime Lab Firearms Section already has existing LEEDS Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscopes, cameras, and accessories thus an alternate item would not be compatible with the existing equipment.

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 supply the crime lab with the necessary tools to further improve efficiency and operations within the Firearms Section and to purchase one (1) LEEDS Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Micr...