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File #: 0787-25    Version: 2 Name: Request Council authorization to approve Forensic Technology, Inc. as a sole source provider to ensure continued compatibility with the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) that supports the current operating equipment for the Divisi
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 8/15/2025 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 9/11/2025 Final action: 9/11/2025
Enactment date: 9/11/2025 Enactment #: R-420-2025
Title: A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase support services for the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network from Forensic Technology, Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Forensic Technology, Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $41,758. [Div. of Police, Weathers]
Attachments: 1. 26-Blue Sheet Memo Forensic Technology Sole Source, 2. NIBIN-IBIS 2025 SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION, 3. S-10823 R01 Lexington Police Department (SLA 2025-2027), 4. 787-25 forensic 4910-1823-2161 v.1.pdf, 5. R-420-2025, 6. Contract #258-2025

Title

A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Police to purchase support services for the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network from Forensic Technology, Inc., a sole source provider, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute any necessary Agreement with Forensic Technology, Inc., related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $41,758. [Div. of Police, Weathers]

Summary

Authorization to approve Forensic Technology, Inc. as a sole source provider to ensure continued compatibility with the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) which supports the current operating equipment for the Division of Police. Forensic Technology, Inc. is the only vendor capable of covering NIBIN equipment and can provide remote monitoring of the system. At a cost not to exceed $41,758. Funds are Budgeted. (L0787-25)(Weathers/Armstrong)

Budgetary Implications: Yes

Advance Document Review:

Law: Yes, Completed by Michael Cravens, 8/11/2025

Risk Management:  N/A

Fully Budgeted: Yes

Account Number:                     3140-505506-5561-96468

This Fiscal Year Impact:                     $ 41,758

Annual Impact:                      $0

Project: PROJSAFNE_2024

Activity: FED_GRANT

Budget Reference: 2024

Current Balance: $41,758.00

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:

                     Section 1 – That the Division of Police is authorized to purchase support services for the National Integrated Ballistics Network from Forensic Technology, Inc., a sole source provider, and the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized to execute any necessary Agreement with Forensic Technology, Inc., related to the procurement.

                     Section 2 – That an amount, not to exceed the sum of $41,758.00, be and hereby is approved for payment to Forensic Technology, Inc., from account #3140-505602-96468.

                     Section 3 – That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.

                     PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:

 

 

 

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                                                                                                                              MAYOR

 

ATTEST:

 

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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

787-25-:MRS: 4910-1823-2161, v. 1