County presenter recommends phased Axon purchase, cites sole‑source justification and training plan

A presenter outlined a procurement approach to replace some conducted‑use devices while retaining older X26 models for auxiliary staff.

The presenter said the department previously budgeted about $100,000, then returned quotes that exceeded that figure, and proposed buying 10 new devices for full‑time frontline deputies while keeping older X26 units for per‑diem deputies and security personnel. The presenter described this as a phased approach to balance training burden and equipment lifecycle concerns.

The presenter discussed device models by name: older X26/X26P units, a push toward newer "taser 7," and a newly released "taser 10" model. The presenter said the quote came in higher than expected and that the department proposed a replacement schedule that would cost "$53,936 over five years," with a first‑year payment identified in the transcript as "$12,399." The presenter also called the purchase a sole‑source situation: "this is the only kind it's a sole source situation. This is a technology that backs on," and identified Axon as the technology provider.

The presenter said the purchase would include vendor training to certify instructors locally so the agency can scale training internally. No formal procurement award or contract execution was recorded in the transcript during this item.