Title
RECOVER Latent Fingerprint System
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of the RECOVER Latent Fingerprint System by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Foster and Freeman USA Inc for the purchase of the RECOVER Latent Fingerprint System, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services, hardware, maintenance and support, and system upgrades/expansions as required to maintain the system for as long as the City uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Matthew Mathis, Police
Sole Source Exemption
§ NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one supply source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Crime Lab has five specialized sections that provide state-of-the-art forensic analytical services. The CMPD Crime Lab is a full service, accredited forensic laboratory.
§ The RECOVER Latent Fingerprint System uses specialized fingerprint processing and imaging equipment designed to develop fingerprints on a range of difficult surfaces including those that have been exposed to extreme heat.
§ The RECOVER Latent Fingerprint System uses a chemical development process for recovering fingerprints on metal surfaces. This chemical process was developed by the vendor and is not available through other companies.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $180,000 for the first year and $10,000 subsequently for annual maintenance support costs.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A, Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Grants Fund