SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve 5th amendment, in the amount of $666,644.00 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottdale, Arizona for a total amount of $8,886,483.57. This amendment is for the purchase of cradle points, air-gain antennas, installation, and support services. This purchase shall be made using BuyBoard Contract No. 743-24. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation, Special Police Fund, and General Fund-Police Department, contingent upon budget approval each year.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Consent Agenda File ID #25-587 was approved by Council on April 7, 2025 authorizing the purchase of body worn cameras, in-car video systems, tasers, software, and operational services.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase the air-gain antennas and cradle points from Axon Enterprises, Inc. headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. This equipment is needed to ensure reliable and secure high-speed wireless connectivity to LPD’s network, supporting real-time data access, video uploads, and dispatch communications.
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Jun 2025 $ 974,880.00 $0.00 $ 974,880.00
July 2025 $ 77,314.00 $0.00 $ 77,314.00
Oct 2025 $1,566,857.93 $0.00 $1,566,857.93
Oct 2026 $1,566,857.91 $0.00 $1,566,857.91
Oct 2027 $1,566,857.91 $0.00 $1,566,857.91
Oct 2028 $1,566,857.91 $0.00 $1,566,857.91
Oct 2029 $1,566,857.91 $0.00 $1,566,857.91
Total $8,886,483.57 $0.00 $8,886,483.57
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this purchase be authorized.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2024 CO Bond, Grant, General Fund
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department Annual Budget account numbers:
FY 2025
477-2310-522-2400 $ 974,880.00
229-2364-522-2400 project #BCAM25 $ 77,314.00
FY 2026
101-2366-523-5588, 101-2366-522-2400, 101-2366-522-0700 $ 1,566,857.93
FY 2027
101-2366-523-5588, 101-2366-522-2400, 101-2366-522-0700 $ 1,566,857.91
FY 2028
101-2366-523-5588, 101-2366-522-2400, 101-2366-522-0700 $ 1,566,857.91
FY 2029
101-2366-523-5588, 101-2366-522-2400, 101-2366-522-0700 $ 1,566,857.91