Sole Source-Crime Lite Auto Kit

Background
The City of Port St. Lucie, through its Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, intends to enter into a non-competitive contract for the purchase of the Foster + Freeman Crime-Lite Auto Kit. This procurement aims to enhance the department's forensic imaging, latent print development, and trace evidence documentation capabilities. The contract is being pursued under the authority of Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c) to ensure transparency and encourage competition where applicable.

Work Details
The contract involves the acquisition of the Foster + Freeman Crime-Lite Auto Kit, which is an advanced portable forensic lighting and imaging system designed to detect, visualize, and capture a wide range of forensic evidence including treated and untreated fingerprints, biological stains, fibers, and trace materials under various controlled lighting conditions.

The system features integrated Oblique, Coaxial, and CSI 12V lighting modules that provide a broad spectral range and flexible illumination angles for clarity in revealing invisible evidence. Additionally, it includes a high-resolution imaging system and software for real-time visualization and documentation in both field and laboratory settings. The kit is noted for its functionality, performance, training support, and long-term cost efficiency. It comes with manufacturer-certified training and a two-year warranty.

Period of Performance
The estimated expenditure for this contract is $45,114.10 for one term.

Place of Performance
The performance will take place within the jurisdiction of Port St. Lucie.

Bidder Requirements
The vendor for this procurement is Foster + Freeman US Inc., identified as the sole source provider due to proprietary technology that cannot be obtained from other manufacturers or vendors.