REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to award a contract without competition - Marshal's Office, Taser CEW (Conducted Electrical Weapon) Solution in the amount of $86,400.00 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ) to provide 60 bundles of Taser CEW component equipment sets. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined that there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The Marshal's Department is requesting approval to replace its 2012-2015 TASER model fleet of 60 X26 TASER CEW units (one for one trade-in) with the current TASER 7 model. The CEW (conducted-electrical weapon) deploys an electrical probe designed to temporarily incapacitate a person from a safer distance that some other use of force options and reduces the likelihood of death or serious injury. The Marshal's Department began initial purchase of TASER CEW units in 2012 to its current 60 unit inventory in 2015 - as annual budget allowances supported procurement at department level thresholds. The Marshal's Department, in its request to replace TASER CEW units, joins the Sheriff's Office in their business/service relationship with Axon...
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