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: Contract - Amendment
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 - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $2,230,753 for Taser 7 hardware, accessories, warranty and services for the Constable of Precinct 4 through April 30, 2028, and to provide for full compensation for services rendered through April 30, 2024 in connection with a Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The Taser 7 Program supports Constable Precinct 4 by providing energy weapons, offering a less-lethal alternative that enhances officer and civilian safety. Initially implemented under a sole source agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc.
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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/26/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Toby Hecker, Asst. Chief Constable Precinct 4; Brittani Bell, Asst. Director, Office of the Purchasing Agent
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Addendum