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MOTION TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE MASTER SERVICES AND MULTI-ITEM PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,983,198.06 OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(3) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
-Section 35.18(C)(3) states that “City standard, single-source and sole- source commodities or services. City standard, single- source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from this section.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.”
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $100,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On December 15, 2021, the City Commission approved to enter into a Master Services and Multi-Item Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to acquire body-worn camera systems/accessories, support existing body-worn cameras and the department’s digital evidence management system, update electronic control devices (tasers) and acquire drone software for a five (5) year period which will expire on December 31, 2026.
2. On October 19, 2022, the City Commission approved to utilize the agreement to add additional body-worn camera systems/accessories, lic...
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