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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts, recommending the Board authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase Purchase Contract 4839 by $5,000 for a total contract value of $104,999 for the purchase of Taser brand products with Axon Enterprise Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ. in accordance with Purchasing Ordinance 3.12.160, Section B.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office and the Probation Department have been using Taser Products on a sole source basis for several years with annual contract purchases less than $100,000 in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17, 5.9 (b). Axon Enterprise, Inc., previously Taser International is the manufacturer of Taser products. The County's law enforcement agencies have been using this product since 2011. It was determined that there are cost savings related to repairs and warranty by purchasing directly from the manufacturer. Recent purchases by the Probation Department, and the current needs of the Sheriff's Office, create the need for an increase to contract 4839 by $5,000. This increase exceeds the Purchasing Agent's authority requiring Board approval.
ALTERNATIVES
If the contract is not increased, the departments will not be able to purchase as needed Taser units and accessories.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
August 23, 2011, Legistar 11-0945, Taser International Terms & Conditions
May 14, 2013, Legistar 13-0481, Taser International sole source
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Probation Department
Sheriff's Office
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No impact to Net County Cost as funding is available within the Sheriff's Office and Probations Departments budget.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
No follow up action needed.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT
Michele Weimer,
Procurement and Contracts Manager