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PROBATION DEPARTMENT - Chief Probation Officer Pam Gonzalez
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Requested Action(s)
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a) BID WAIVER
1) Request to adopt the finding that the acquisition of Axon TASERS and accessories from Axon Enterprise, Inc., without allowing for otherwise equal substitutes, is desirable to meet the goal of compatibility and standardization of equipment within the department, which will allow consistent specialized training for staff, easier coordination of equipment maintenance services, increased familiarity with uniform equipment and simplified supply and accessories inventory
2) Request to adopt the finding that Axon Enterprise, Inc. is the only distributor authorized to sell Axon Enterprises, Inc. TASERS and accessories in the United States
3) Request to find it in the best interest of the County to waive the formal bid process for the acquisition of twenty-five (25) Axon TASERS plus accessories, from Axon Enterprise, Inc.
b) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chief Probation Officer to sign the first amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement (Misc. Agree. #2024-113) with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,164.80 for the acquisition of TASERS accessories. This agreement shall commence on the date of signing and shall terminate upon completion of all payments
(Subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
The Probation Department will be utilizing SB 678 funds to compensate the vendor. There will be no impact on the General Fund.
Background Information:
This request amends Misc. Agree #2024-113 to consolidate the acquisition of body cameras and TASERS under a single contract managed by the Probation Department. Previously, a portion of the TASERS costs was paid using the Sheriff's Office Misc. Agree. #2021-311. Reassigning the past expenses to the amended Misc. Agree #2024-113 releases $26,198.41 back to the Sheriff's Office agreement. This amendment...
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