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Council approves $429,673 purchase of specialized evidence lockers for police facility renovation
Summary
Norfolk Council approved a $429,673 purchase from Midwest Storage Solutions for specialized evidence, refrigerated and powered lockers as part of the police division addition and renovation project; staff said the procurement fits within the FF&E budget of $1,020,000.
The Norfolk City Council unanimously approved a $429,673 purchase and installation agreement with Midwest Storage Solutions for specialized lockers and evidence storage as part of the police division addition and renovation project.
Captain Mike Barrow and representatives from Midwest Storage Solutions explained the units will support secure temporary and long‑term evidence storage, evidence processing, patrol supply and quartermaster functions, tactical and drone equipment storage, refrigerated storage for biological samples and powered lockers with HVAC needs. Staff said the systems are owner‑furnished and owner‑installed and that some lockers will require electrical and HVAC coordination with the general contractor.
City staff told the council the purchase was removed from the contractor’s scope to eliminate subcontractor markup and that the procurement is included in the project FF&E budget of roughly $1,020,000. With this purchase as the largest FF&E item, staff anticipated the project would remain within budget.
Taylor Gilbreath, CEO of Midwest Storage Solutions, and Perry Howbenchild were present to answer technical questions; the council asked about installation, refrigeration and integration with the building contractor. Following presentation and discussion the council approved the purchase by unanimous vote.
The purchase is owner‑installed; staff will coordinate installation timing and the required electrical/HVAC work with the construction contractor.
