AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROVIDING FOR RECURRING PURCHASES TO BE MADE BY THE CITY FOR TASER EQUIPMENT PLUS WARRANTIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($32,000) EACH YEAR FOR THREE (3) YEARS, UTILIZING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS.
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BACKGROUND:
The City has purchased TASER equipment from TASER International, Inc. for the Police Department law enforcement personnel since 2002. There is no equivalent competitor for these items as TASER International, Inc. products are not compatible with any other competitor’s conducted electrical weapons. TASER International, Inc. is the inventor, sole manufacturer, and distributor of the X26P TASERS and has 26 patents on the X26P model.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates replacing TASERS and equipment each year due to: updated technology; wear and tear; the fact that TASER International, Inc. does not extend warranties; and the TASERS are not cost effective to repair. This recurring purchase is necessary to provide new hires with TASERS as well as to provide replacement TASERS with additional cartridges. The Agreement is for three (3) years with the option to extend the Agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: Not to exceed $96,000 over three years.
BUDGETED? No
NOTES: 6261-6430, Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Machinery and Equipment. There is $1,065,435.35 available in the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund.