Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of General Funds for the purchase of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) and maintenance from Axon Enterprise Inc., for the Division of Police in the amount of $3,000,000.00. The Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, will utilize the existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) established in Ordinance 3225-2023 for the purchase of replacement and new Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) and maintenance. The TASER branded conducted energy device and associated accessories when deployed, will automatically turn on a police officer’s body camera.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Bid Information: The contract, PO321495 was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ019158 and will expire 12/31/2025.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to replenish current CEW’s and maintenance as soon as possible for on-going training exercises and deployment as a less lethal option.
Contract Compliance Number: CC# 038851, expires 2/9/2024
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from the General Fund and for the purchase of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) and maintenance from Axon Enterprise Inc. Funds totaling $3,000,000.00 were budgeted within the 2023 Police General Fund for this expense
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order for the purchase of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) and maintenance with Axon Enterprise Inc. for the Division of Police from Universal Term Contract, to authorize the expenditure of $3,000,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police needs to purchase Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) and maintenance; and
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