GJ26-91 Sandy City Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Law Enforcement AI Platform

Sandy City is procuring an AI-assisted law enforcement technology platform through a sole source procurement process, as indicated by the Notice of Intent to Sole Source filing (GJ26-91) posted on February 4, 2026, with a response deadline of February 10, 2026. The procuring agency is Sandy City Police Department, located within Salt Lake County, Utah. The procurement involves a comprehensive AI assistant platform that provides automated feedback, AI-assisted report writing, and virtual intelligence capabilities designed to reduce administrative burden on law enforcement personnel. Key deliverables and functionalities include automated separation of officer language from community language in reports, automatic redaction of personally identifiable information (PII) for both officers and community members, AI-assisted drafting of report narratives and witness statements, administrative report generation, policy guidance and law inquiry support, automated coaching derived from body-worn camera footage, and investigative case summaries to enhance crime clearance rates. The estimated contract value is $63,000 with a proposed 12-month term and renewal options available. The vendor must demonstrate possession of patented AI technology uniquely capable of these integrated functions, as Sandy City's market research—including evaluation of Axon Draft One and review of state cooperative contracts—identified no competing products offering comparable capabilities. No formal site visits, bidder meetings, or specific response submission procedures are identified in the solicitation documents.

The sole source procurement is restricted to vendors offering proprietary, patented technology that meets Sandy City's unique operational requirements, effectively limiting competition to a single qualified provider. The identified incumbent vendor is Truleo, a sole proprietorship based in Greenville, South Carolina (Federal Tax ID: 36-4992894), with primary contact Hedy Kraft (504-235-8282). Truleo's competitive qualifications include exclusive hold of U.S. patent allowance (Patent Application 18180652), integration of its platform into the FBI National Academy curriculum at Quantico, Virginia, commitment to domesticated operations with zero offshore development, and maintenance of operational independence from weapons manufacturing to preserve AI neutrality. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or small businesses are referenced in the procurement documents. The contract award value of $63,000 falls below the $50,000 threshold typically requiring standard publication procedures; however, Sandy City exercised discretion to post this notice as a courtesy announcement. The end user contact for operational integration is Deputy Chief Cory Hess at Sandy City Police Department.