Intent_to_Single_Source_for_DTI_Data_Recovery_Storage_System.pdf

This Intent to Single Source (ISS) document is issued by the City of Tampa Police Department for a DTI Data Recovery Storage System. The procurement seeks an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of providing the specified equipment along with comprehensive warranty service, maintenance, and repair support. The document references procurement opportunity 26-X-01563 and directs interested vendors to the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa for additional information and submission requirements. Celeste Gibbons-People, Certified Senior Procurement Analyst, serves as the primary contact at the City of Tampa Police Department located at 2555 East Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, and can be reached at (813) 274-8834.

The Tampa Police Department's requirement is driven by the need to securely hand-deliver sensitive data while maintaining proper chain of custody protocols, with data recovery services localized to the Tampa Bay Area to ensure accessibility and accountability. The single-source justification is supported by the fact that the requested service provider is utilized by multiple law enforcement agencies, thereby verifying company credibility and the effectiveness of their specialized tools and methods. Prospective vendors must respond affirmatively to their ability to provide the requested goods and services and submit documentation confirming their status as an authorized vendor for the DTI Data Recovery Storage System.