HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-20RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF THE PS-SA200 PEPPERBALL SYSTEM
AND THE ADVANCED TASER M26 MODEL 44000
WHEREAS, the National City Police Department recommends purchasing two
"less -than -lethal" weapons systems: (1) the PS-SA200 PepperBall System from JAYCOR
Tactical Systems and (2) the Advanced Taser M26 Model 44000 from TASER International;
and
WHEREAS, JAYCOR Tactical Systems holds the patents and is the only
manufacturer of the PS-SA200 PepperBall System; and
WHEREAS, JAYCOR is based in San Diego which makes delivery a no cost
item and maintenance and technical assistance immediately available; and
WHEREAS, TASER International holds the patent for the M26 Air Taser's
"EMD" technology which produces a higher wattage for greater incapacitation and is capable of
being fired from a greater distance, making the product a more effective weapon than the Model
34000 Air Taser currently used by the San Diego Police Department; and
WHEREAS, TASER's list price is approximately 30% less than their
competition's, they offer an additional discount for purchases of 30 or more units and will provide
free training; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.60.220(D) of the National City Municipal
Code, the Purchasing Agent may dispense with the requirements of the bidding when the City
Council determines that due to special circumstances, it is to the City's best interest to purchase a
commodity or enter into a contract without compliance with the bidding procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby determines that special circumstances exist in the present case, and
authorizes the Purchasing Agent to waive the bidding process and approves the purchase of the
PS-SA200 PepperBall System from JAYCOR Tactical Systems and the Advanced Taser M26
Model 44000 from TASER International.
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Resolution No. 2000- 20
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 2000.
George H. Waters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mich1 R. Dalla, ty e Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney