TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency, Axon Quote Q-478154-45232.739GM, Axon Quote Q-514095-45232.745GM, Axon Quote Q-485111-45232.665GM, Axon Quote Q-485122-45232.665GM, Axon Quote Q-485136-45232.666GM, Axon Quote Q-485141-45232.666GM, Axon Quote Q-485196-45232.667GM, Axon Quote Q-485210-45232.667GM, Axon Quote Q-485223-45232.667GM, Axon Quote Q-485234-45232.667GM, and Axon Quote Q-485259-45232.668GM, for Police Equipment at a Total Cost of $9,142,428.26 Over a Ten-Year Term.
Recommended Action
Approve the Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency, Axon Quote Q-478154-45232.739GM, Axon Quote Q-514095-45232.745GM, Axon Quote Q-485111-45232.665GM, Axon Quote Q-485122-45232.665GM, Axon Quote Q-485136-45232.666GM, Axon Quote Q-485141-45232.666GM, Axon Quote Q-485196-45232.667GM, Axon Quote Q-485210-45232.667GM, Axon Quote Q-485223-45232.667GM, Axon Quote Q-485234-45232.667GM, and Axon Quote Q-485259-45232.668GM, for police equipment at a total cost of $9,142,428.26 over a ten-year term.
Background Information
Axon is known for designing solutions in public safety and developing weapons products for military, law enforcement, and civilians. It has diversified into technology products that include a line of body cameras and a cloud-based digital evidence platform. Its software solutions help agencies manage data and streamline workflows with all the industry leading compliance, security assurances and certifications.
As the City of North Port continues to grow exponentially, so will its police department. Equipping the City’s officers with advanced technology will not only help them fight modern crime, but it will also increase the safety of the officers when they approach scenes. Items included in this purchase are:
• Drones with supporting software, licenses, training, and supplies
• Taser10s with supplies
• Body Warn Cameras with supporting software, licenses, training and supplies
• Virtual Reality training equipment
• Axon in-car cameras for new and future replacements
Under the Axon Program, all equipment will be replaced every two and one-half years. The total cost of $9,142,428.26 is payable in installments over a ten-year period. The agreement locks in pricing for years 2 through 10 and allows for the anticipated growth of 14 new police officers per year. Costs for these years are contingent upon actual growth and available funding. Subscription terms include an automatic five-year renewal at the completion of its respective term.
The Axon Agreement and quotes have been reviewed by the City Attorney and are legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Create and sustain a safe community for residents, businesses, and visitors of North Port.
Financial Impact
Installments over the ten-year term are as follows:
Mar 2024 $335,549.38 Mar 2029 $453,637.84
Oct 2024 $335,549.36 Oct 2029 $335,549.36
Nov 2024 $ 0.00 Nov 2029 $118,044.58
Mar 2025 $361,333.31 Mar 2030 $513,363.94
Oct 2025 $335,549.36 Oct 2030 $335,549.36
Nov 2025 $ 20,952.57 Nov 2030 $153,914.68
Mar 2026 $385,998.75 Mar 2031 $566,540.58
Oct 2026 $335,549.36 Oct 2031 $335,549.36
Nov 2026 $ 41,585.49 Nov 2031 $186,564.89
Mar 2027 $410,803.27 Mar 2032 $564,959.09
Oct 2027 $335,549.36 Oct 2032 $335,549.36
Nov 2027 $ 61,866.31 Nov 2032 $218,289.83
Mar 2028 $435,193.49 Mar 2033 $622,622.95
Oct 2028 $335,549.36 Oct 2033 $335,549.36
Nov 2028 $ 81,888.10 Nov 2033 $253,825.61
March 2024 funding will be taken from Police Department account 001-2100-521-52-50.
Quotes for years 2 through 10 will lock in Axon pricing for anticipated growth of 14 new police officers each year. These yearly purchases are contingent upon actual growth and available funding.
Procurement
This Agreement is made in accordance with Sec. 2-407 Sole Source Guidelines of the City Procurement Code.
Attachments:
1. Axon Quote Q-478154-45232.739GM
2. Axon Quote Q-514095-45232.745GM
3. Axon Quote Q-485111-45232.665GM
4. Axon Quote Q-485122-45232.665GM
5. Axon Quote Q-485136-45232.666GM
6. Axon Quote Q-485141-45232.666GM
7. Axon Quote Q-485196-45232.667GM
8. Axon Quote Q-485210-45232-667GM
9. Axon Quote Q-485223-45232.667GM
10. Axon Quote Q-485234-45232.667GM
11. Axon Quote Q-485259-45232.668GM
12. Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for Agency
13. Axon Online Support Platforms Terms of Use Appendix
14. Fleet Statement of Work Between Axon Enterprise and Agency
15. Axon Payment Schedule
16. Sole Source Procurement Form
17. Sole Source Letter - Taser
18. Sole Source Letter - Axon brand products
19. Division of Corporations - Axon
Prepared by: Christopher Morales, Deputy Chief of Police
Department Director: Todd R. Garrison, Chief of Police