Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B5
ACTION: Approve a one-year sole source contract renewal with Cellebrite, Inc. for the purchase of 
Android cellular forensic software licensing for the Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract will not exceed $164,300. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in the General Fund, Cost Center 2241 (Criminal Investigation Bureau), for anticipated 
expenditures during the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval 
of the City’s annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the contract renewal.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (IT21-110-01) On January 20, 2021, Procurement staff awarded 
this contract via delegated authority for the purchase of unlimited yearly licensing for a cellular forensic 
software solution for the Police Department. This renewal includes a modification to the original 
subscription that reduces the number of licenses, along with an additional enhanced subscription feature 
that includes a digital evidence management platform. This platform is designed to enhance workflow 
automation and strengthen the ability to report, track, and manage forensic caseloads digitally. It 
provides secure storage, sharing, and reviewing of forensic data to accelerate investigations.
This renewal is designated as a sole source due to the copyright patent held by Cellebrite, Inc. for this 
software product. Cellebrite, Inc. is the only company that can support and maintain this software 
solution.
City staff evaluated the performance of Cellebrite, Inc. as shown below:
Cellebrite, Inc.
Evaluation Criteria
Meets 
Contract 
Requirements
Does Not  Meet 
Contract
Requirements
Contract personnel are responsive, cooperative, and 
available
X
Quality of products or services delivered
X
Timeliness of performance
X
Follow-up skills in resolving complaints or problems 
X
Promptness and accuracy of pricing on submitted 
invoices
X
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT(S): Jared Morris, Information Technology Director, (480) 350-8090
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Alicia Ruiz, Procurement Officer