Intent to Single Source for DTI Data Recovery Storage System

The City of Tampa Police Department is announcing a sole-source procurement for a DTI Data Recovery Storage System with a response due date of August 5, 2026 (opportunity 26-X-01563). The procurement is a single-source award, not a competitive bid, based on specialized forensic data recovery capabilities and the vendor's established track record across multiple law enforcement agencies.

The scope requires an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of providing the DTI Data Recovery Storage System along with comprehensive warranty service, maintenance, and repair support. The vendor must be located in the Tampa Bay Area to enable hand delivery of sensitive law enforcement data and maintain secure chain of custody protocols throughout the data recovery process. Prospective vendors must submit documentation confirming their status as an authorized DTI vendor and their capability to deliver the specified goods and services.

The single-source justification rests on the geographic requirement for local service delivery combined with the specialized nature of forensic data integrity verification and the vendor's proven relationships with law enforcement agencies. The Tampa Police Department emphasizes that this arrangement expedites procurement of critical data recovery services while ensuring compliance with chain of custody requirements essential for law enforcement operations and potential evidentiary use.

Celeste Gibbons-People, Certified Senior Procurement Analyst at the City of Tampa Police Department, serves as the primary contact and can be reached at (813) 274-8834. Additional information and submission requirements are available on the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa.