Report Prepared by: Joseph Perez, Lieutenant, Police Department
Title
SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirement to Allow for the Purchase of Standardized Equipment and Approval of an Additional Agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Two (2) Audio/Video Interview Rooms and a Five (5) Year Licensing and Data Storage Plan not to Exceed the Total Amount of $31,973.85
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 for purchases necessary for standardization of particular types of equipment. Also, the approval of an additional agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. for the purchase and installation of two (2) audio/video interview rooms.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code for standardization of equipment; and,
B. Approving a 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc for the purchase and installation of two (2) audio/video interview rooms and a five (5) year licensing and data storage plan not to exceed the total amount of $31,973.85; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or
2. Refer back to staff with direction; or
3. Continue to a subsequent meeting; or
4. Take no action
AUTHORITY
Article II and III of Title 3, Chapter 3.04, of the Merced Municipal Code relating to purchases of equipment and services (Section 3.04.080 and 3.04.120) and waiving of the competitive bidding requirements (Section 3.04.210).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Merced Police Department needs to outfit the new Downtown Station and the Central Station with interview rooms with the capability to record both audio and visual. Recorded interviews are necess...
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