Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230297
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Carahsoft Technology Corporation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the additional amount of $20,598 for additional services for digital evidence extraction and analysis software for the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 10, 2026 – October 9, 2027 (230297), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Cellebrite is a digital intelligence and mobile forensics platform that enables lawful extraction, analysis, and management of digital evidence from mobile devices. It preserves the chain of custody to ensure evidence integrity and allows detectives to access critical data. The software converts extracted data into a clear, readable report for review and investigative use.
Expected Impact:
Cellebrite is utilized across a wide range of investigations and plays a critical role in accelerating case resolution. It enables the recovery of comprehensive digital evidence and centralizes that evidence within a secure, organized platform for efficient analysis and case management.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
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