Department: Police
Staff Contact: Mike Butaud/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Consideration for the purchase of Tasers for the Police Department from Axon Enterprises, Inc.
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Item Description:
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Consideration for the purchase of Tasers for the Police Department from Axon Enterprises, Inc.
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Summary:
The Police Department currently utilizes the Taser X26 and X2 models as a less lethal resource of safety for officers and citizens. The Police Department currently uses Taser, Axon Enterprises, and needs to replace the existing X26 models with the X2 models, as the X26 has met end of production and are no longer supported. Current use has found that Taser X2 will continue to best meet the needs of the Police Department and enhance the safety of the police officers and the citizens of the City of Olathe.
There are no Olathe Vendors that can provide the Tasers for the Police Department.
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Financial Impact:
Total fiscal impact will be $95,410.00 and will be funded through the Police Department Budget.
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Action Needed:
Staff recommends the award of the purchase to Axon Enterprises, Inc.
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Attachment(s):
A: Quote
B: Competition Exception Report