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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. -- Signature Page to Follow -- Resolution No. 2000- 20 Page Two PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 2000. George H. Waters, Mayor ATTEST: Mich1 R. Dalla, ty e Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: / tea_ George H. Eiser, III City Attorney