Board hears sole‑source justification for General Atomics full‑spectrum imaging system

Nov 7, 2024

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.

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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.

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