HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Law Enforcement EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 4, 2022
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY CAMERAS,
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for law
enforcement body cameras, supplies and equipment with Axon
Enterprises, Inc. for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Crime Control Prevention District Fund for an
annual amount of $317,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the renewal of the annual contract for the Taser less -
lethal weapons and associated hardware, body worn cameras, in -car
video cameras, and digital evidence storage and maintenance from Axon
Enterprises, Inc. The new contract also provides software that will better
assist the Police Department in performing random video review of officer
video as required by policy.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Sourcewell Government Purchasing Cooperative as
allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas
Government Code, Section 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Axon
Enterprises, Inc. The Police and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would best meet the needs of the City. The contract was for
an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewals available. If
approved, this will be for the second renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
RG/LW