Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Taser equipment in the amount of $71,912.80 for the Webb County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3 from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Buy-Board #724-24) pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code: Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; §271.101, and §271.102 (cooperative Purchasing Participation) and to further approve an exception to the Pur

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Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Taser equipment in the amount of $71,912.80 for the Webb County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3 from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Buy-Board #724-24) pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code: Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; §271.101, and §271.102 (cooperative Purchasing Participation) and to further approve an exception to the Purchasing requisition deadline and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Webb County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3, requires updated and reliable less-lethal equipment to provide deputies with an additional force option when dealing with potentially dangerous, combative, or non-compliant individuals. The requested purchase will provide 12 TASER 10 systems along with the necessary cartridges, holsters, batteries, training equipment, software, certification, warranties, and related services. The purchase is structured as a 60-month program, beginning November 1, 2026, through October, 2031. Solution: Approve the purchase from Axon Enterprise, Inc . for a total contract value of $71,912.80. The purchase includes: 12 TASER 10 Certification Standard Plans 12 TASER 10 handles 12 Safariland right-hand TASER 10 holsters 14 tactical battery packs 90 HALT cartridges 120 inert training cartridges 180 live-duty cartridges Live, inert, and training magazines Six-bay TASER docking station TASER cleaning kit Training targets and target frame TASER 10 command box Replacement interposer bucket and tool kit TASER virtual-reality training controller and headset VR tactical bag Enhanced Hook-and-Loop HALT training suit VR TASER Skills Plans for 12 users TASER 10 Duty Cartridge Replacement Access Program TASER CEW + VR Instructor Certification and 2-day VR implementation Extended warranties for TASER batteries, handles, docking station, VR headset, and controller TASER Data Science Program Evidence.com licenses TASER Skills user access On-demand certification for 12 users. The quote also provides future cartridge shipments during the program, including 60 HALT cartridges in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, helping maintain the agency's training and operational readiness throughout the contract period. Result: Approval of this purchase will equip 1 2 Precinct 3 deputies with modern less-lethal technology and provide the training and support necessary for proper deployment and continued proficiency. The purchase will enhance deputy safety, public safety, operational readiness, and the agency's ability to safely resolve potentially dangerous encounters while providing deputies with an option between physical-control techniques and deadly force when circumstances warrant. The program also provides a structured five-year equipment, training, software, warranty, and support package, allowing Precinct 3 to maintain consistent equipment and training standards throughout the contract period. The quoted list price is $98,022.86, with

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.