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Sole Source Form with Taser International, Inc. for Taser Body Won CamerasDate. 8/18/14 PURCHASING AGBNT 33 Bast Broadway Avenue Meridian, 1D 83642 Phone: 208-888-4433 Fax: 208-887-4813 Item or Service: Taser and Accessories X Sole Source: Item is available from only one vendor. Item is one -of -a kind item and is not sold through distributors. Manufacturer is a sole distributor. Refer to instructions on 2nd page for completion. JUSTIFICATION: (Attach additional pages if needed) CERTIFICATION: 1 am aware of the requirements set forth in the City's Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual for competitive bidding and the established criteria forjustification for sole source/sole brand purchasing. I have gathered technical Information and have made a concerted effort to review comparable/equal equipment. l hereby certify as to the validity of the information and feel confident that this justification for sole source/sole brand meets the City's criteria and is accurate. Requestor (Print Name) a t Manager Signat Council Approval Date: �D CAJ^ V I'A Pok L1� Purchasing Approval: F* Pur asing Manager u 17800 N. 85th St. * Scottsdale, Arizona 185255 * 1-480-991-0797 * Fax 1-480-991-0791 * www,taser.com March 18, 2014 To: United States state, local and municipal law enforcement agencies Re: Sole Source Letter for TASER International, Inc.'s AXON° brand products and EVIDENCE.com services A sole source justification exists because the following goods and services required to satisfy the agency's needs are only manufactured and available for purchase from TASER International. This letter confirms that TASER International is the sole source manufacturer of the following hardware and that the following DIGITAL EVIDENCE SOLUTION is only available directly through TASER International, and is not fully available in any other system. TASER Digital Evidence Solution ®escription AXON flexTM Camera (DVR) ® Video playback on mobile devices in the field via Bluetooth pairing ® Retina Low Light capability sensitive to less than 1 lux. ® Audio tones to alert user of usage ® High, medium, and low quality recording available (customizable by the agency) 30 -second buffering period to record footage before pressing record button ® Multiple mounting options using magnetic attachment: head, collar, shoulder, helmet, ball cap, car dash, and Oakley sunglass mounts available AXON flex Controller a 12+ hours of battery operation per shift (even in recording mode) LED lights to show current battery level and operating mode Tactical beveled button design for use in pocket AXON body Video Camera ® Video playback on mobile devices in the field via Bluetooth pairing ® Retina Low Light capability sensitive to less than 1 lux ® Audio tones to alert user of usage ® High, medium, and low quality recording available (customizable by the agency) ® 30 -second buffering period to record footage before pressing record button ® Multiple mounting options using holster attachment: shirt, vest, belt, and dash mounts available ® 12+ hours of battery operation per shift (even in recording mode) LED lights to show current battery level and operating mode Tactical beveled button design for use in pocket 130 -degree lens TASER EVIDENCE.com Dock • Automated docking station uploads to EVIDENCE.com services through Internet connection • No computer necessary for secure upload to EVIDENCE.com • Charges and uploads simultaneously TASER EVIDENCE.com System a Hosted data management system that allows agencies to seamlessly manage and share digital evidence. a No local storage infrastructure or software needed Controlled access to evidence: pre -defined roles and permissions, pre -defined individuals, and passwords (these options are all completely customizable by the agency) Automated category -based evidence retention policies assists with efficient database management Ability to recover deleted evidence within 7 days of deletion TASER International, Inc. AXON Sale Source Letter Revised March 18, 2014 Page 1 • Stores and supports all major digital file types: ,mpeg, .doc, ,pdf, .jpeg, etc. • Requires NO proprietary file formats • Ability to upload files directly from the computer to EVIDENCE.com via an Internet browser ® 256 -bit AES encryption in storage and transport ® Storage includes geo-dispersed redundant back-up ® Automatically tracks all system and user activity ® Generates real-time full Audit Reports in PDF format to show chain -of -custody for evidence ® Case creation for multiple evidence files ® Easily create tags, markers and clips • 11 indexing fields • 7 searchable fields in addition to 5 category -based fields • Agency licenses only available through TASER International TASER EVIDENCE Mobile Application • Free app for iOS and Android mobile devices • Allows users to capture videos, audio recordings, and photos and upload these files to their EVIDENCE.com account from the field • Allows adding metadata to these files, such as: Category, Title, Case ID, and GPS data TASER AXON Mobile Application • Free app for iOS and Android mobile devices • Allows user to view the camera feed from a paired AXON body or AXON flex camera in real-time • Allows for playback of videos stored on a paired AXON body or AXON flex system • Allows adding meta -data to videos, such as: Category, Title, Case ID, and GPS data TASER Professional Services ■ Dedicated implementation team ■ Project management and deployment best practices aid ■ Training and train -the -trainer sessions • Integration services with other systems TASER Customer Support • Online and email -based support available 24/7 Is Human phone -based support available Monday—Friday 7:00 AM -5:00 PM MST; support Is located in Scottsdale, AZ, USA • Library of webinars available 24/7 • Remote -location troubleshooting TASER AXON Brand Model Numbers 1. AXON body Camera Model: 73002 (Includes 73078, 73077, 73004) 2. AXON body Camera Mounts: • Standard Alligator Clip Holster Model: 73075 • Mini Alligator Clip Holster Model: 73076 • Belt Clips Model: 73077 • Bolted Z -Bracket Holster Model: 73078 • VELCRO Z -Bracket Holster Model: 73079 • Pocket Mount Holster Model: 73089 3. AXON flex Kit Model: 73030 (Includes 73000, 73001, 73005, and 73004) 4. AXON flex Controller Model: 73001' 5. AXON flex USB Sync Cable/Wall Charger Model: 73004 6. AXON flex Controller Holsters: • Standard Uniform Clip Model: 7300 • Mini Alligator Clip Model: 73035 • Belt Clips Model: 73036 7. AXON flex Camera Mounts: • Clip for Oakley Flak Jacket Glasses Model: 73008 TASER International, Inc. AXON Sole Source Letter Revised March 18, 2014 rage 2 ® Collar/Cap/Versatile Mount Model: 73009 ® Epaulette Mount Model: 73011 ® Helmet Mount Model: 73013 ® Low -rider Headband Medium Model: 73010 ® Low -rider Headband Large Model: 73058 ® Ballistics Vest Mount Model: 73059 ® Ratchet Collar Mount Model: 73088 ® Shoei Ratchet Helmet Mount Model: 73090 ® HJC Ratchet Helmet Mount Model: 73091 AXON flex cables: ® Straight To Right Angie 18" (45.7 cm) Model: 73022 ® Straight To Right Angle 36" (91.4 cm) Model: 73005 ® Straight To Right Angle 48" (122 cm) Model: 73023 • Straight Angle to Right Angle 36" (91.4 cm) Coiled Model: 73067 ®Straight Angle to Right Angle 48" (122 cm) Coiled Model: 73060 EVIDENCE.com Dock Models: ® EVIDENCE.com Dock - Single Camera Bay: 70023 ® EVIDENCE.com Dock - Six Camera Bays: 70026 ® Hub Module: 70027 ® Individual Camera Bay Module: 70028 ® Wall Mount: 70033 SOLE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR AXON SOLE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY FOR AXON BRAND PRODUCTS AND EVIDENCE.COM BRAND PRODUCTS SERVICES TASER International, Inc. TASER International, Inc. 17800 N. 851h Street 17800 N. 86"' Street Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone: 480-905-2000 or 800-978-2737 Phone: 480-905-2000 or 800-978.2737 Fax -,480-991.0791 Fax: 480.991-0791 Please contact us at 1-800-978-2737 with any questions, Sincerely, Holly Gibeaut Assistant General Counsel TASER International, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. Flak Jacket is a trademark of Oakley, Inc. iOS is a trademark of Cisco, VELCRO is a trademark of Velcro Industries, B.V. AXON flex is a trademark of TASER International, Inc., and AXON, TASER and (D are registered trademarks of TASER International, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. © 2014 TASER International, Inc. TASER International, Inc. AXON Sole Source Letter Revised March 18, 2014 Page 3 Date: October 7, 2014 Item or Service: _ TASER brand Electrical Weapons PURCHASING AGENT 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Phone: 208-888-4433 Fax: 208-887-4813 ❑ Sole Source: Item is available from only one vendor. Item is one -of -a kind item and is not sold through distributors. Manufacturer is a sole distributor. Refer to instructions on 2nd page for completion. JUSTIFICATION: (Attach additional pages if needed) TASER International only allows once reseller of "Police" versions of their Electrical Weapons and accessories, Proforce of Prescott AZ. The City has received a letter from the manufacture outlining their sole source distributor. CERTIFICATION: I am aware of the requirements set forth in the City's Purchasing Policy & Procedures Manual for competitive bidding and the established criteria for justification for sole source/sole brand purchasing. I have gathered technical information and have made a concerted effort to review comparable/equal equipment. I hereby certify as to the validity of the information and feel confident that this justification for sole source/sole brand meets the City's criteria and is accurate. Council Approval Scott Colaianni Date:��,r 1�1 Requestor (Print Name) Purchasing sem; Approval: r Purch smg Manager