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District Attorney recommending the Board:
1) Make a finding that Contract 6160 for taser stun guns, related products, and trainings is exempt from competitive bidding per Purchasing Ordinance 3.12.160, Item B: the unique nature of the property and services required precludes competitive bidding;
2) Approve non-standard warranty, limitations and release language, and terms and conditions for Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of Taser 7 Dynamic Bundle for stun guns, related products, and trainings; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase contract 6160 referencing said terms in the amount of $71,294.30 for the period of five (5) years from the date of execution.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The County has purchased Taser stun guns from Axon Enterprise, Inc. since 2017 and has multiple established contracts with Axon Enterprise, Inc. The Office of the District Attorney has requested new agreement #6160 for the bundle purchase of the Taser stun guns, related products and trainings specifically for their department. The purchase contract has a term of five (5) years from the date of execution due to the replacement cartridges. Per Policy C-17, any contract term exceeding three (3) years requires Board of Supervisor's approval.
The District Attorney's Office has a written Use of Force Policy and a Conducted Energy Policy in effect for the use of tasers, as required per Legistar Item 11-0945.
Upon completion of the initial subscription term, the subscription term will renew for an additional five years, pending an executed quote or purchase order. The District Attorney's Office will return to the Board as needed for services after the original expiration date of the agreement.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could decline to approve the Contract's terms, non-standard warranty, limitations and release language, and terms and conditions for Axon Enterprise, Inc. The District Attorney would have to modify the purchase ...
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