APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE MULTIPLE STEP
SOLICITATION PROCESS AND THE LOCAL/SMALL LOCAL
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS AWARDING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT T O AXON ENTERPRISE IN
AN AMOUNT NOT -TO-EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($40,000) TO PROVIDE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING OVER A FIVE- YEAR TERM, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO OCTOBER 1, 2029
WHEREAS, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) currently utilizes the CaseCracker system to record interviews in its Criminal Investigation Division (CID), but the current system is outdated, resulting in limited functionality and data security issues; and
WHEREAS, OPD requires a new, integrated solution for audio and video recording in interview rooms, which Axon Enterprise can provide, alongside cloud storage through Evidence.com, improving efficiency and data protection; and
WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise already provides body -worn camera solutions for OPD, with seamless integration into Evidence.com, making them a compatible and trusted provider for interview room recordings; and
WHEREAS, the OPD has determined that using Axon’s s olution will improve the investigative process and reduce the workload for CID investigators, who currently rely on manual processes for data storage and redundancy; and
WHEREAS, the contract will cost $40,000 per year for five years, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, with grant funding secured for this project; and
WHEREAS, awarding this contract will help the OPD maintain efficient, transparent, and secure handling of interview recordings while addressing critical operational needs in the Criminal Investigation Division; now, therefore, be it
WHEREAS, Oakland Municipal Code (“OMC”) Section 2.04.042.B requires the City Administrator to conduct a multi- step proposal solicitation process before selecting a vendor or procuring Information Technology (“IT”) systems, software or hardware and OMC Section
2.04.042.D allows the City Council to waive the proposal solicitation requirements upon a finding by the Council that it is in the best interest of the City to do so; and
RESOLVED: That the City Co uncil authorizes the City Administrator to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise for an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 annually for five years, and
2 RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby awards a Professional Services IT Agreement to Axon Enterprise in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per year to provide data management services from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2029; and be it be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: The funding will be paid from the General-Purpose Fund (1010), Organization (102310), Miscellaneous Services Account (54919), Project (1000008), Program (PS03).
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Council waives the Local and Small Local Business Enterprise Program and RFP/Q process requirements for this contract in the best interest of the City of Oakland.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID, AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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