Biometric Fingerprint Readers

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking quotes from qualified vendors for the procurement of approximately 400 DigitalPersona U.are.U 4500 biometric fingerprint readers with USB 2.0 connectivity, specifically for the St. Petersburg Police Department. The primary objective is to implement a new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) platform required by CJIS, which necessitates placing biometric devices at all workstations that can access the St. Pete PD network. Vendor qualifications include being in the technological goods and services business for at least three years and obtaining required insurance coverage. The solicitation was released on January 23, 2025, with vendor questions due by January 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm, and proposal responses required by February 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with the cost proposal structured across two line items: the biometric fingerprint reader and delivery to the St. Petersburg Police Department at 1301 1st Ave. N.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Insurance requirements are clearly defined, including $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The contract includes flexible termination provisions, allowing the City to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or immediately for specific breaches. Funding for the procurement is subject to annual appropriation, with the City only obligated to budget and pay from legally available funds after essential city services have been funded. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 400 fingerprint readers, suggesting a potentially significant technology investment. The contract emphasizes compliance with state regulations, non-discrimination policies, and includes provisions for handling confidential information and maintaining appropriate legal and operational standards.