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MOTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SERVICES AND MULTI-ITEM PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE AXON SKYHERO ROBOTIC BUNDLE (SKYHERO LOKI 2 INDOOR DRONES, SIGYN GROUND-THROWABLE ROBOT, & NARFI POLE CAMERA) FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S SWAT TEAM, WITH COVERAGE FOR A 60-MONTH PERIOD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,677.33, AND THE RENEWAL OF CURRENT BODY-WORN CAMERA (BWC) SYSTEMS/ACCESSORIES, LICENSING, AND DIGITAL STORAGE FOR A 16-MONTH PERIOD IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,086.52, 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 Ordinance is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "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, "City Standard, single-source and sole-source commodities or services. City standard, single-source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from competitive bidding."
- 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) of the City’s Code of Ordinance states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
A) Axon SkyHero Robotic Bundle
1. The Pembroke Pines Police Department has identified an operational need for specialized tactical reconnaissance equipment to enhance situational awareness and officer safety during high-risk a...
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