Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Constables
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Mark Herman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Axon Enterprise, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Emergency
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
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Transmittal by the Office of the Purchasing Agent of a Public Health or Safety Exemption emergency purchase from Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $183,815 for Taser 7 certification plan for Constable Precinct 4, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Emergency.
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Background and Discussion:
Public Safety Exemption Requested to support the Taser 7 program for Constable Precinct 4 by providing energy weapons that serve as a less-lethal alternative, enhancing both officer and civilian safety.
Expected Impact:
The continued access to these less-than-lethal use of force options, Taser, provides deputies on the street with much-needed safety equipment to keep not only deputies but also citizens of Harris County safe.
Alternative Options:
No other alternative options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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