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A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC FOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR AXON TASERS AND SUPPORTING AXON SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Police Department has a need to ensure officers are properly trained with taser equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is currently under contract with AXON for taser equipment; and
WHEREAS, competitive bidding is not practical due to AXON virtual reality training equipment being the sole training source for AXON brand tasers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding since the purchase is an only source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION ONE: That the City Council in accordance with the terms of A.C.A. Section 14-58-303 hereby waives the requirement of competitive bidding since the purchase is an only source.
SECTION TWO: The City of Jonesboro will enter into a contract with AXON Enterprises, Inc. for taser equipment training.
SECTION THREE: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF MARCH 2023.