Procurement Exemption for Talino Digital Forensic Processing Machines from Sumuri

Pierce County is seeking to procure two Talino Digital Forensic Processing Machines from Sumuri through a sole source procurement exemption. The exemption is valid for 24 months, and the estimated cost is $30,000. The County requires these machines for forensic investigations performed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. The manufacturer, Sumuri, has provided a sole source letter indicating that they are the sole authorized distributor of the Talino Series of machines within the United States. • The scope of the purchase includes two TALINO Forensic Workstations. • The estimated cost of the purchase is $30,000 over the 24-month period. • The exemption type is sole source and special facility exemption. • The intended vendor is Sumuri. • The justification for the procurement exemption is that Sumuri is the only entity capable of meeting the County's need.