R25-156 1 RESOLUTION NO. R25-156
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
4 BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF
5 SOFTWARE AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO CELLEBRITE,
6 INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,000, CONTINGENT UPON
7 THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST SUBMITTED
g UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW
9 ENFORCEMENT ONLINE STING OPERATIONS GRANT PROGRAM; AND
10 FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
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12 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Police Department desires to purchase specialized forensic
13 software from Cellebrite, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,000. This expenditure will be fully
14 reimbursed through the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Online Sting Operations Grant Program from the
15 Florida Department of Law Enforcement ("FDLE"); and
16 WHEREAS, Cellebrite, Inc., is designated as a sole-source provider of critical software used
17 in digital forensic investigations. Their platforms are essential for conducting comprehensive and
18 detailed forensic analysis necessary to support the Department's online sting operations. The use
19 of these tools will directly enhance the Department's investigative capabilities, ensure compliance
20 with FDLE operational standards, and improve overall efficiency in case management and evidence
21 processing; and
22 WHEREAS, this purchase is being made pursuant to the Sole Source Procurement
23 Exemption outlined in Section X, Alternatives to Formal Sealed Bids, of the procurement policy.
24 This section permits Sole Source Services and Purchases when it is determined that only one viable
25 source is available. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, repairs or additions
26 from the original equipment manufacturer, exclusive regional suppliers, franchised or licensed
27 distributors, or proprietary items. The vendor has submitted the required documentation to the
28 City, and the Procurement Division has affirmed that the documentation for this purchase meets
29 the Sole Source Procurement Exemption criteria. Accordingly, the Boynton Beach Police
30 Department seeks approval to proceed with this procurement in accordance with applicable policy
31 and grant guidelines; and
32 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
33 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to approve the sole-source purchase of software
34 and issuance of a purchase order to Cellebrite, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,000,
35 contingent upon the execution of an additional funding request submitted under the Fiscal Year
36 2024-2025 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Online Sting Operations Grant Program.
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35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
39 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
40 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
41 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
42 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
43 approve the sole-source purchase of software and issuance of a purchase order to Cellebrite, Inc.,
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in an amount not to exceed $58,000, contingent upon the execution of an additional funding
45 request submitted under the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Florida Department of Law Enforcement
46 Online Sting Operations Grant Program.
47 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
48 authorizes the Mayor to execute any ancillary documents as may be necessary to accomplish the
49 purpose of this Resolution.
50 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
51 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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53 PASSED AND ADOPTED this � day of c J u''( 2025.
54 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
55 YES NO
56 Mayor— Rebecca Shelton
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58 Vice Mayor—Woodrow L. Hay
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60 Commissioner—Angela Cruz
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62 Commissioner—Thomas Turkin
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64 Commissioner—Aimee Kelley 3Serct
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77 1920.:• Shawna G. Lamb
78 FC0RION_= City Attorney