Bosch Automative Solutions - Sole Source

The City of Port Orange is seeking to purchase Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) units, accessories, and software from Bosch Automative Solutions. The purchase is for hardware to add to existing equipment and software currently installed. The software is proprietary and protected under the United States Copyright Act. The system provides law enforcement with investigation access in traffic homicide cases. • The estimated amount of the purchase is $6,000. • The contract term is not applicable. • The purchase is justified as a sole/single-source acquisition because Bosch Automative Solutions is the exclusive provider and manufacturer of the CDR System. • Prospective suppliers should provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services listed above to the Procurement Manager.