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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030 (B) that specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Make findings that in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4(2)(a) that the procurement for goods and services are of a technological, specialized, unique character; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Contract 8059 with Axon Enterprise Inc. (Axon) for Taser 10 Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs), body worn cameras, associated equipment, training, and software licenses in the amount of $824,704 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2029.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Probation Department (Probation) has been using Taser products provided by Axon (previously Taser International) since 2011.
Probation is requesting to purchase 60 Taser and body worn camera bundles from Axon via Purchase Contract 8059 in the amount of $824,704, which includes a five-year payment plan. The complete purchase includes the following:
-(60) Taser 10 CEW Certification Bundle with Virtual Reality (VR) capability + accessories
-(60) Body Worn Cameras + accessories
-Unlimited cloud storage for videos generated on the 60 cameras
-Hardware warranties on Taser, cameras, and docks
-Technology Assurance Plan (TAP)
-User and performance licenses
-Training for Taser Master Instructor School and Taser Instructor Course
Probation currently uses Taser model X2. Axon has stopped manufacturing the X2 and support will eventually be discontinued. Advancements with the Taser 10 CEW model include individually targeted probes and increased range. The Taser 10 CEW Certification Bundle consists of Live Cartridge Duty Replacement Program, training cartridges, holsters, rechargeable batteries, instructor training, and end-user training. New VR training pr...
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