HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Digital Evidence ManagementMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR
DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual sole source contract for
digital evidence management services with TASER International, Inc. for
the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 117-44540-209-004
(CCPD - Professional Services) for an amount not to exceed $118,466.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the storage of digital video evidence obtained through
the use of body worn cameras worn by peace officers. This purchase also
provides one year of warranty, service and replacement services for body
worn cameras.
Taser International Inc. is the documented sole source provider of the
Axon Body Camera and the Evidence.com online storage system.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). The contract was for an initial one-year period with
four optional, one-year renewals. If approved, this will be for the second
renewal option.
Staff recommends approval
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