IVe Toolkit and software to perform infotainment system forensics

The City of Hollywood intends to award a sole-source contract to Berla Corporation for the procurement of the iVe Toolkit and related software, services, and training necessary for infotainment system forensics. The estimated cost of this purchase is $26,050.00. This procurement is justified under the authority of the City of Hollywood City Code Section 38.40 (C) (3), which allows for sole-source acquisitions when the supplier is the creator and exclusive provider of the product or service, as is the case with Berla Corporation. The contract aims to support the Hollywood Police Department’s forensic capabilities in analyzing infotainment systems, which are critical for investigations. Responses to the Notice of Intent are solely for evaluating whether a future competitive procurement is necessary; they will not be considered as formal proposals or bids. The solicitation was posted on September 18, 2025, with a response deadline of September 25, 2025. The procurement process is managed by the City’s Procurement Services Division, with primary contact being Damaris Munoz. The project falls under NAICS code 541519, which pertains to other computer related services, and is part of the Florida-based law enforcement operations. Further details and updates can be accessed through the provided procurement portal link.