Title
Body Worn Cameras - RFP 18-056 - Amendment
Description
This report requests the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to execute an amendment to Contract 149316 with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to modify scope of work and extend contract term. The additional expenditures will not exceed $39,263,040.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide a Body Worn Camera (BWC) equipment and software solution for use by Phoenix Police Department. This request is for a bundled set of new features and functionality offered by the vendor which will increase operational efficiencies for the City and community.
Examples of the additional features and functionality include:
- Unlimited 3rd-party storage to upload and store non-Axon videos and evidence.
- Capture Application, which allows officers to use CIty-issued smart phones to capture, upload, store and share digital evidence.
- Citizen Application, which allows citizens to directly share digital evidence with the Phoenix Police Department via smart phones.
- Investigative Pro Application and Training, used by the Forensix Imaging Unit for processing surveillance videos and other digital evidence.
The five-year extension will allow for continued use and support of the City's BWC program, allowing for support of the Police Department's continued commitment to transparency and accountability.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through June 30, 2028.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $39,263,040 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $47,445,125. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Body Worn Cameras - Contract 149316 (Ordinance S-45348) on Feb. 6, 2019;
- Body Worn Cameras - Contract 149316 (Ordinance S-46104) on Oct. 16, 2019;
- Body Worn Cameras - Contract 149316 (Ordinance S-48125) on Nov. 17, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.