RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF
THE FSIS-II COLOR LAB SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department Crime Lab needs to replace the current Alternative Light Source machine because it has reached the end of its service life; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Police Department wishes to replace this equipment with another Alternative Light Source machine, the FSIS-II Color Lab System and has received a quote from Arrowhead Forensics for the FSIS-II Color Lab System; and WHEREAS, the FSIS-II Color Lab System is the only system that has full-spectrum capability and there are no local vendors available and the department will be purchasing the FSIS-II Color Lab System directly from the manufacturer, Arrowhead Forensics; and WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28 (local purchasing preference).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Salinas City Council authorizes the Interim City Manager to approve the direct purchase of the FSIS-II Color Lab System from Arrowhead Forensics, for total costs not to exceed $87,623.84.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of April, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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