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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Manager's ApprovalCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Daniel J. Alfonso City Manager Thru: Annie Perez, CPPO FROM : Chief Procurement Officer Yadissa Calderon, CPPB Procurement Contracting Manager DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: August 28, 2015 FILE Acquisition Axon Flex Body Video Camera, accessories and related equipment An investigation was conducted to determine whether Taser International, Inc., located at 17800 N. 85th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, is the sole source manufacturer and provider of the Axon Flex Body Video Camera, accessories and related equipment, for the Miami Police Department. Previously, the Police Department purchased (50) Axon Flex Body Video Cameras, accessories and related equipment, under the Procurement Contracting Officer's threshold of $25,000. The Police Department is now seeking to purchase additional Axon Flex Body Video Cameras, accessories and related equipment on an as needed basis, to continue equipping its police personnel in an effort to reduce injuries to officers and subjects. The unique features of the .Axon Flex Body Camera include, but are not limited to: (1) Video playback on mobile devices in the field via Bluetooth pairing; (2) audio tones to alert user of usage; (3) Camera can be mounted on head, shoulder, glasses, hat an helmet; and (4) a computer is not necessary to securely upload data to evidence.com. Taser International, Inc., is the sole source manufacturer and sole source distributor of the patented the Axon Flex Body Video Camera, accessories and related equipment, and its products are registered trademarks of Taser International, Inc. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 18-92 (a) (1) of the Code of the City of Miami, it is recommended that the requirements for competitive bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: Taser International, Inc., located at 17800 North 85th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the Axon Flex Body Video Camera, accessories and related equipment, for the Department of Police, and. approving the purchase of fifty (50) the Axon Body Video Camera, accessories and related equipment from Taser International, Inc., for the Department of Police, in an amount of $49,511.09: allocating funds from the Risk Management Department's Internal Service Fund, Account Code No. 05002.301001.531000.0000.00000, for the initial purchase. APPROVED BY: 1 DATE: APPROVED BY Annie erez, CPPO Chief Procurement Offi,. Daniel City 1Vlanager DATE: 9 % 9 / J