Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Sole Source Contract #20260158 for Fingerprint Capture and Enhancement System Core with Foster & Freeman USA Inc.
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Submitted By: India Barr, Procurement Contracting Officer II, Procurement Management Division (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: India Barr, Procurement Contracting Officer II, (PMD).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Foster & Freeman USA Inc.
3. Purpose: Purchase of the DCS6 (Digital Crime Scene 6) Fingerprint Capture and Enhancement System Core, a forensic imaging and analysis platform, from Foster & Freeman USA Inc. for operational deployment in latent print documentation and digital enhancement workflows.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: One-time purchase which includes a four (4) year subscription.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The DCS6 Fingerprint Capture and Enhancement System Core strengthens the City's forensic capabilities and improves the efficiency of criminal investigations. This advanced platform enables high-resolution capture and digital enhancement of latent fingerprints, producing clearer, court-ready evidence that supports more accurate identifications and stronger prosecutorial outcomes. By streamlining the documentation and analysis of forensic evidence, the system reduces investigative turnaround times, enhances case throughput, and minimizes reliance on external laboratory services. These improvements directly contribute to faster suspect identification, improved public safety, and long-term cost savings through increased in-house forensic capacity.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Estimated expenditure not to exceed $168,378.68.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council waive formal bidding, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 35.08(a)(25)(a)(1) and approve...
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