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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
APRIL 16, 2007
TITLE:
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
D Ordinance on 151 Reading
D Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Impiementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
LEICA COMPARISON MACROS COPE
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM
(SPEC. NO. 07-046)
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CONTINUED TO
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to McBain Instruments for the purchase of a Leica
Comparison Macroscope and the upgrade of an existing Leica Macroscope in a
total ~mount not to exceed $96,800.
DISCUSSION
In 1996 the Santa Ana Police Department established the Forensic Firearms
Unit. Since its inception, this unit has been responsible for making
nearly 700 links between firearms and other evidence not previously known
to be related. The key instrument used in this analysis is a Leica
Comparison Macroscope Imaging System. This system is used to test all
seized and collected weapons in the City. The results are entered into the
Integrated Ballistic Identification System, a national database, to
analyze, compare, evaluate and link ballistic evidence. To maximize work
accuracy and efficiency, the recommended action will allow for the purchase
of an additional macroscope and upgrade the existing macroscope, purchased
in 1996. The new macroscope incorporates innovative automation and
ergonomic features. McBain Instruments is the sole source provider and
only authorized service and repair dealer of Leica Imaging Systems in
Southern California. As a result, staff recommends Council approval of the
recommended action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Department of Justice 2006 Technology Grant
Machinery & Equipment account (acct. no. 127-358-6641)
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
PMW/SP/07-046.7:uc
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9kFrancisco Gutierrez
f~~cutive Director
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