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File #: 24-1047    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 2/15/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request for approval of a renewal option with Cadre Research Labs for firearm forensics imaging and analysis system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 at a cost of $12,500 (200055).
Attachments: 1. 24-1047 Renewal Job No. 200055 Cadre Research Labs.pdf
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 200055
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cadre Research Labs

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Cadre Research Labs for firearm forensics imaging and analysis system for the Institute of Forensic Sciences for the period of May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 at a cost of $12,500 (200055).
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Background and Discussion:
The Firearms Forensic Imaging and Analysis System assists with comparison analysis of ballistic evidence. Cadre Research Labs is the manufacturer of the system and the only company that can maintenance the system. Additionally, the maintenance services also include fees for the unique software associated with the images.



Expected Impact: N/A



Alternative Options:

There are no alternative options.


Alignment with Goal(s):
_x Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
05/19/2020
23.d.9.e
Award on the basis of only bid
04/27/2021
214
Renewal 1 of 4, approved
04/26/2022
196
Renewal 2 of 4, approved
01/31/2023
274
Renewal 3 of 4, approved

Location:
Address (if applicable): 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
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