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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for an automated fingerprint identification system and support services for the Forensic Science Department with Aware Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,700,000. Funding: $283,415 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Forensic Science Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Forensic Science Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $283,415 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Forensic Science Department.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department and Forensic Science Department have determined this contractor best meets the needs of the Forensic Science Department to provide these services required for the City.
MBE/WBE:
Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract is for an automated fingerprint identification system that includes a fingerprint database, maintenance and support services, and training. The system allows users to search fingerprints through a local database for identification purposes (background checks, criminal and applicant records) and to provide information in ongoing law enforcement in...
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