ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent -Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Gregory Pronovost, Technology Services Director
DATE: August 26, 2026
SUBJECT: Agreement with Magnet Forensics, LLC (not to exceed $195,000) for GrayKey Software, a data extraction forensic tool.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this agreement.
BACKGROUND:
During active criminal investigations, particularly those involving violent felonies, critical forensic evidence is often found in data stored on mobile devices. The Bakersfield Police Department's Computer Forensic Unit relies on several specialized tools to extract and analyze this data in support of ongoing cases. One of these essential tools is the GrayKey device, developed by Magnet Forensics LLC, which enables investigators to unlock and access data on iOS (Apple iPhones and iPads) and Android OS devices.
This agreement will allow the Police Department to continue using these forensic tools to gather evidence and close cases. It also merges all software subscriptions into one single agreement for a one (1) year term, while also subscribing to more of PROVIDER’s software expiring August 24, 2027.
In exchange for the compensation, PROVIDER shall perform the following: provide a one (1) year subscription to the provider’s AXIOM Premier Bundle Software and License, Magnet Griffeye Process ing Engine Machine License, Magnet AUTOMATE Bundle and Implementation Package, Graykey Premier Bundle Software and License, Magnet Autokey License and Hardware, FasTrak Unlimited Software, and Witness Term License.
The City is using the contractor's terms and conditions due to software licensing, which includes a City indemnity obligation in the event of the City’s unauthorized use or modification of Magnet’s software or as a result of our use of data we collect.
A total lump sum payment of $ 179,755.97 , after the scope of work is completed , is to be paid, not to exceed $195,000.00
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this purchase are budgeted through the equipment fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
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