HomeMy WebLinkAbout26. 22-531DECEMBER 13, 2022 22-531 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF TASER EQUIPMENT
FROM AXON ENTERPRISE INC. FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
($201,412.50)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the Police Departments current model TASERS will no longer be
supported by Axon Enterprise Inc.; and
WHEREAS, working with Axon, the Police Department is proposing a five year
agreement that will replace the old model TASERS with the new TASERS; and
WHEREAS, Common Council allocated $45,000 from American Rescue Act
(ARPA) funding for the first year costs for this agreement for the Police Department with
years two-five being billed annually in the amount of $39,114.31 per year; and
WHEREAS, by participating through the State of Wisconsin Sourcewell
Cooperative Purchase program, staff was able to obtain a more competitive price for
TASER equipment; and
WHEREAS, section 12-15 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code provides that
purchases may be done without the use of formal sealed quotations or bids pursuant to
a contract with any other local, state or federal governmental unit or agency; and
WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise Inc. holds the Sourcewell cooperative contract
(#010720-AXN) for our TASER equipment order.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to
Section 12-15 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code to purchase the above mentioned TASER
equipment from:
DECEMBER 13, 2022 22-531 RESOLUTION
CONT’D
Axon Enterprises, Inc.
17800 N. 85th Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Total for year one of agreement: $ 44,955.26
Anticipated total for 5 years: $201,412.50
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 02240211 7204 15232 Machinery & Equipment
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: December 1, 2022
RE: Approve Cooperative Purchase of TASER equipment from Axon Enterprise Inc.
for Police Department ($201,412.50)
BACKGROUND
In 2001 the Common Council approved the implementation and deployment of Axon TASER
conducted energy weapons for the Police Department. The original purchase was for first
generation models that have been replaced with newer models as they have become obsolete.
TASERS are commonplace in law enforcement agencies across the country to reduce use of force
incidents and safely bring persons into custody while reducing both officer and suspect injuries.
The current model TASERS being used by the department will no longer be supported by the
company. The new model has additional features that provide enhanced officer safety.
Working with Axon, the Police Department is proposing a new five year agreement that will
replace the old model TASERS with new TASERS. The agreement will also include all TASER
cartridges, batteries, training and 100% warranty coverage of all equipment.
ANALYSIS
Purchasing has confirmed that Axon holds the Sourcewell cooperative contract (#010720-AXN).
Purchasing has confirmed this purchase is pursuant to the cooperative purchase exception of
our purchasing ordinance and by committing to a five year agreement the City will realize a
$74,644.00 savings from Axon’s normal pricing for this equipment. The new contract will
commence January 1, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
The first year cost for this agreement is $44,955.26. Costs for years 2-5 will be $39,114.31 per year
for a five year total cost of $201,412.50. The Common Council allocated $45,000 from American
Rescue Act (ARPA) funding for the first year costs for this agreement. The Axon contract
provides cancellation for convenience and non-appropriation clauses if future funding cannot
be secured. This contract will be billed annually. Funding will be charged to A/N#: 02240211
7204 15232 (Machinery & Equipment).
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City Manager,
cooperative purchases pursuant to a contract with any other local, state or federal governmental
unit or agency may be made without following a competitive bidding or quotation process. In
accordance with Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code and with approval by the City Manager,
Purchasing recommends the Common Council approve this five year agreement from Axon
Enterprises, Inc., 17800 N. 85th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255 in the amount of $201,412.50. If
you have any questions regarding this purchase please contact Police Chief Dean Smith, or
myself.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager