TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for cell phone forensic software, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center in a total amount not to exceed $394,196, until the Region 4 Education Service Center contract expires May 1, 2023, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 Education Service Center is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the purchase of cell phone forensic software, Cellebrite Premium. This technology may only be used by trained detectives for criminal investigations when a search warrant has been authorized by a judge, or when written or verbal consent has been given by the mobile device owner. Digital evidence obtained from mobile devices is one of the most reliable forms of evidence in criminal investigations. The Cellebrite Premium software combines the ability to analyze and unlock a wide variety of mobile devices that assists detectives in establishing leads in criminal cases.
The Purchasing Division of the Financial Management Department researched procurement options for cell phone forensic software and discovered that other agencies had completed an open, fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process. The City of Long Beach (City) reviewed the cooperative agreement options and determined that the contract between Region 4 Education Service Center and Carahsoft Technology Corporation provided the best value to the City.
Carahsoft Technology Corporation was selected based on their competitive pricing, service level, and breadth of features offered. Region 4 Education Service Center issued an RFP for educational software solutions and services. Carahsoft...
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