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Joint resolution to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ to provide 6 interview room cameras, software, and unlimited video storage for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $86,880.
Staff Summary
• There is a need to procure 6 interview room cameras, software, and digital media evidence storage for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
• The current camera system being utilized is in frequent need of repair, no longer under warranty, and does not allow the recordings to be uploaded to our current evidence storage.
• The LCSO identified a joint purchasing agreement through Sourcewell to procure the Axon camera system, which would allow for an integrated camera system with the Axon body cameras used by law enforcement and the jail.
• In accordance with Section 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the County Purchasing Division has identified a competitively solicited and awarded cooperative purchasing contract for telecommunication services offered by Axon, Scottsdale, AZ through Sourcewell.
• The initial cost to procure 6 interview room cameras, software, and unlimited storage is $49,533.76. There is an ongoing software maintenance and storage cost for years two through five at $9,336.56 annually for a total five-year cost of $86,880.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there is a need to procure 6 interview room cameras, software and digital media evidence storage for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO); and
WHEREAS, the current camera system is in frequent need of repair, no longer under warranty, and does not allow the recordings to be uploaded to our current evidence storage; and
WHEREAS, the LCSO identified a joint purchasing agreement Sourcewell to procure the Axon camera system, which would allow for an integrated camera system with the Axon body cameras already in use since 2017 as well as the jail body cameras in use since 2021; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the County Purchasing Division has identified a competitively solicited and awarded cooperative purchasing contract for telecommunications services offered by Axon, Scottsdale, AZ, through Sourcewell; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office will enter into a five-year agreement with Axon for the Axon camera system; said agreement will be in effect from October 2022 through September 2027; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ. The initial cost to procure 6 interview room cameras, unlimited video storage, and software is $49,533.76. There is an ongoing software maintenance cost for years two through five at $9,336.56 annually for a total five-year cost of $86,880.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on July 12, 2022.