Nikon Z6 II Mirrorless Cameras

The City of Tampa Police Department, operating under Hillsborough County, Florida, has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) 26-P-00224 for the procurement of Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera equipment and related accessories to upgrade its latent fingerprint processing area. The solicitation, managed by Matthew Evans (matthew.evans@tampagov.net), seeks to enhance forensic evidence documentation capabilities by replacing current camera systems with professional-grade equipment capable of capturing high-resolution imagery with superior low-light performance and compatibility with alternate light source (ALS) forensic techniques. The required deliverables include two Nikon Z6 II mirrorless cameras paired with Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lenses, two battery and charger bundles, four 128GB memory cards, two macro ring flash units, two color lens filter sets, and one copy stand kit. All quotations must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system with pricing valid for a minimum of sixty days and delivery on a freight on board (FOB) destination basis. The due date for submissions is April 1, 2026, and award will be made by City of Tampa Purchase Order only, with the city reserving the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total. No bidders' conference or mandatory site visit has been identified in the available documentation.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprise classifications. All vendors must submit proof of insurance prior to award and comply with Florida's public records laws, non-discrimination requirements, and the City of Tampa's Ethics Code. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The procurement aims to reduce the risk of lost or misinterpreted evidence detail and strengthen the overall quality and defensibility of fingerprint identification work through modernized forensic analysis capabilities. While specific budget allocation or award value ranges are not disclosed in the provided materials, the procurement is driven by critical operational needs within the state's forensic capabilities infrastructure. The city reserves the right to cancel or reject any and all quotes and is not obligated to purchase minimum or maximum quantities.