20/0055 - Firearm Forensics Imaging and Analysis System for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences requires a Firearm Forensics Imaging and Analysis System. The system is provided by Cadre Research Labs, who are also responsible for maintenance and software fees. The contract is for a period of one year, from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, at a cost of $12,500. The contract has a renewal option. • The system assists with comparison analysis of ballistic evidence. • Cadre Research Labs is the manufacturer and the only company that can maintain the system. • The maintenance services include fees for unique software associated with the images. • There are no alternative options for the system. • The contract has been renewed three times previously.