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Purchase of Replacement Camera Equipment for the Police Department (Citywide)
This purchase will provide camera equipment for Forensic Services, Crime Scene Unit. The existing equipment was purchased in 2008 and the life expectancy of the equipment is approximately five years and is beginning to experience problems and needs to be replaced. The new camera equipment includes twenty Canon 70D cameras, lenses, general and macro flash units, and extended warranties; filters; memory cards; lithium-ion batteries; memory card wallets; and shoulder bags.
The Police Department and Purchasing recommend awarding the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders: F & E Trading, LLC, at $39,409.92; Adorama, at $19,710.85; B & H Photo & Electronics Corp., at $1,387.58; and Business Services (a Mesa business), at $1,101.74; for the combined total amount of $61,610.09. This purchase is funded by the Police Department operating budget.