Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Police Crime Laboratory is in need of three MorphoBIS Latent Expert Workstations and software. This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Morpho Trak, Inc. for the purchase of the aforementioned hardware and software.
In April 2017, the Latent Print Unit was relocated to the Crime Laboratory. The Latent Print Unit currently has two MorphoBIS Latent Expert Workstations and is in need of three more for work efficiency and accreditation. With five workstations the Latent Print Examiners will be able to simultaneously have access to the AFIS database to conduct searches and create technical documentation for evidence searched in said database. The unit is transitioning from inked rolled prints to electronic captured prints due to changes in technology and the need to have electronic documentation as the standard in this field. The Unit is going to be assessed for accreditation in February of 2018 and needs to have electronic workstations.
The cost of the workstations is $218,996.00 and will be funded by the Law Enforcement Seizure fund.
Bid Information: The workstations will not be bid out pursuant to the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Code due to the proprietary nature of the technology and 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.
Contract Compliance No.: CC006294 Expires 4-17-2019
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the Division of Police can efficiently process latent prints and procure all equipment necessary for the accreditation assessment.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $218,996.00 to enter into contract with Morpho Trak Inc. for the purchase of three MorphoBIS Latent Expert Workstations and soft...
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