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Board hears sole‑source justification for General Atomics full‑spectrum imaging system
Summary
Board members questioned why the purchase was sole‑source; county staff and sheriff's office representatives said Arrowhead Forensics is the authorized reseller for the General Atomics full‑spectrum system and no alternate vendors exist.
During discussion of the sheriff’s office request, a board member asked why the procurement was being processed as a sole‑source purchase. The purchasing statement and sheriff’s office representative explained the vendor relationship: Lee Barrier said Arrowhead Forensics is the reseller and distributor for the General Atomics full‑spectrum system, and therefore the county must purchase through that vendor.
Lee Barrier summarized the vendor arrangement to the board and told members, “So they're the only ones that can sell it and distribute it.” Members sought clarification about the manufacturer and proprietary nature of the system; staff confirmed General Atomics as the equipment manufacturer. The board accepted the vendor justification and proceeded to a motion and roll call vote to approve the purchase.
