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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Digital Evidence ManagementMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 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 Axon Enterprises, 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 the third renewal available. Staff recommends approval. MB/LW