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Authorize the Town Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Sole Source Contract to Purchase Critical Conducted Energy Equipment and Supplies for Police Officers.
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Staff:
Department:
Chief Celisa Lehew
Police Department
Overview: The Police Department must replace obsolete standard-issue equipment for every police officer that is compatible with existing software platforms. Axon Enterprises, Inc. is the sole provider of this equipment for the Town.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a sole source contract to purchase critical conducted energy equipment and supplies for police officers.
Key Issues:
* Police must replace current obsolete conducted energy equipment for all police officers, and it must be compatible and existing equipment and software
* The Town requires a second quote from vendors at this contract price.
* However, Axon Enterprises, Inc. is the sole provider of such equipment, software, and training.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: $51,300
Attachments:
* Resolution
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR HARDWARE AND SUPPLY PURCHASES WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC. (2023-01-25/R-4)
WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill provides conducted energy equipment and training to every police officer; and
WHEREAS, to continue to meet the standard by replacing current obsolete equipment; and
WHEREAS, the replacement equipment and supplies must integrate with existing equipment and software and Axon Enterprises, Inc. is the sole provider of this equipment for the Town; and
WHEREAS, sole source purchases must be approved by the governing board of a political subdivision of the State pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129e (6).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a sole source contract to purchase critical conducte...
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