SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona for a five-year term contract for a total amount of $8,219,839.57 for the purchase of body worn cameras, in-car video systems, tasers, accessories, software, and operational services. This purchase shall be made using the BuyBoard Contract No. 742-24. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation, Special Police Fund, and General Fund-Police Department.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
Authorization is requested to purchase body worn cameras, in-car video system, tasers, accessories, required software, hardware and services from Axon Enterprise, Inc. headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. This purchase will upgrade the current equipment to enhance video quality and incorporate cutting-edge technology, which will be beneficial in criminal cases.
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Jun 2025 $974,880.00 $0.00 $974,880.00
Jul 2025 $77,314.00 $0.00 $77,314.00
Oct 2025 $1,433,529.13 $0.00 $1,433,529.13
Oct 2026 $1,433,529.11 $0.00 $1,433,529.11
Oct 2027 $1,433,529.11 $0.00 $1,433,529.11
Oct 2028 $1,433,529.11 $0.00 $1,433,529.11
Oct 2029 $1,433,529.11 $0.00 $1,433,529.11
Total $8,219,839.57 $0.00 $8,219,839.57
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 number.
477-2310-522-2400, 229-2364-522-2400 project #BCAM25, 101-2366-523-5588.