Report Prepared by: Antonio Aponte, Lieutenant, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of Software Licensing Agreement with Forensic Technology Inc. for the Lease and Installation of NIBIN Cartridge Cases Acquisition, Analysis & Triage Subscription Service and a Three (3) Year Leasing Agreement not to Exceed the Total Amount of $144,685
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchase and the approval of the three (3) year leasing agreement with Forensic Technology Inc. for the lease and installation of NIBIN Cartridge Cases Acquisition, Analysis & Triage Subscription Service and in the amount not to exceed of $144,685. Annual cost of lease and subscription will be $55,822 for year one (1), $43,775 for year two (2) and $45,088 for year three (3). Funds allocated from the asset forfeiture fund will be utilized for the total cost of the 3-year lease and subscription.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of equipment; and,
B. Approving a 3-year agreement with Forensic Technology Inc. for the lease and installation of NIBIN Cartridge Cases Acquisition, Analysis & Triage Subscription Service in the amount not to exceed $144,685; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or
2. Refer back to staff with direction; or
3. Continue to a subsequent meeting; or
4. Take no action
AUTHORITY
Article II and III of Title 3, Chapter 3.04, of the Merced Municipal Code relating to purchases of equipment and services (Section 3.04.080 and 3.04....
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