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Page 5 of 7 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org By approving this agreement, the department will enhance officer safety, training, and effectiveness while maintaining consistency with existing Axon platforms. The Taser 10 Certification Pro Bundle provides a comprehensive and future-proof solution that aligns with the department’s ongoing commitment to equipping officers with the best tools available to protect the community. In addition to improving operational efficiency, the advanced features of the Taser 10, such as greater range, multi-shot capability, audible and visual deterrents, and integration with virtual reality de-escalation training, support safer and more measured responses to critical incidents. These enhancements promote more effective de- escalation strategies and significantly reduce the likelihood of close-proximity physical confrontations or the need to resort to lethal force, thereby improving safety outcomes for both officers and the individuals they encounter. Per the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, staff recommend the use of the City’s sole source exemption for this contract. Specifically, this contract qualifies for the exemption because of the software’s “compatibility with existing City programs, equipment or systems,” as described in the City’s Purchasing Ordinance. Per Section 2.67.4 (A) of Chapter 2, Article VII in the City’s Municipal Code, Sole Source: A purchase may be made, or contract awarded without a competitive bidding process when there is only one reasonable and practicable source for the required goods, materials, equipment, supplies or support service because of its uniqueness, quality, durability, availability, compatibility with existing City programs, equipment or systems or fitness for a particular use. Such a sole source purchase must be determined to meet these requirements and be recommended for approval by the City Manager and shall be approved only on the affirmative votes of at least five members of the City Council. The Taser 10 devices and associated software are specifically designed to operate within the closed and proprietary infrastructure of Axon products currently in use by the Police Department. This will allow for seamless data transfer, synchronized activation of recording devices, centralized evidence storage, and unified training and reporting tools. Adopting a different CED platform from another vendor would disrupt the current technological infrastructure, result in loss of integration, and potentially require the City to purchase entirely new equipment and software platforms. Additionally, it would necessitate significant retraining of personnel, lead to operational inefficiencies, and compromise the continuity and reliability of key law enforcement systems currently in place. For these reasons, the Axon Taser 10 upgrade is the only available option that maintains full compatibility with existing Axon systems already in use by the Police Department. Therefore, this contract meets the criteria for the sole source exemption under the City’s Purchasing Ordinance and is necessary to preserve system integrity, efficiency, and public safety operations. FISCAL IMPACT The contract will compensate Axon Enterprises, Inc. at a yearly payment of $158,620.47 for all equipment and services starting in June of 2025 and ending in June of 2035. The total amount charged over the length of the contract shall not exceed $1,586,204.29. The Department set aside funds for this project in the FY2024-2025 Approved Budget which we currently have adequate budget and the remainder of the contract will be budgeted in the future years with adequate funding. 6.B. - Page 5 of 91 22