Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 12-15-2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Office of the City Manager
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Waiver of formal competitive bidding, and approval of and authorization to purchase 30 Taser Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW’s), model X2, with accessories from Taser International, a sole source vendor
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Background:
The Police Department is requesting that the City accept the quote from Taser International for the purchase of 30 Taser X2’s with accessories. The Taser X2’s are being purchased as replacements for aging Taser 26’s, which are being discontinued by the manufacturer. Taser International is a sole source vendor and manufacturer of the Taser X2’s. A copy of the sole source letter is attached.
Funding has been appropriated and is available in the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $36,000.00. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of the Taser’s.
Cost: $36,000.00
Prepared By: David Boggs, Chief of Police
Reviewed By: Finance Department
Legal Department
Acting Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: Taser Quote, Sole Source Letter, Certificate of Intent to Destroy
Recommendation:
Waive formal competitive bidding and approve the purchase of 30 Taser X2’s with accessories from Taser International, a sole source vendor.