HomeMy WebLinkAboutF.TWENTY X26E TASERS/POLICECITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS
1/10/05
ISubject
Approval for the Police Department to purchase 20
Model X26E Tasers
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department recommends the City Council approve the purchase
of twenty (20) Model X26E Tasers from Taser International in Scottsdale,
Arizona in the amount of $27, 554.20.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department purchased Tasers several years ago to provide an
option of less than lethal force for officers. The Tasers were placed in
supervisor units and the SAT Team Van for use when needed. A more
updated model is available and the Police Department wishes to purchase
twenty (20) Model 26E Tasers. These Tasers would be issued only to those
officers who complete the required Taser training. The Taser would be
issued upon their reporting for duty and would be collected back from them
at the end of their tour of duty. The Police Department intends to eventually
purchase sufficient Tasem~to issue to officers on an individual basis in the
same manner as other issued equipment such as portable radios. Doing so
will provide an option to each officer for less than lethal force if the
circumstances allow without having to await the arrival of a supervisor or
the SAT Team. Each Taser costs 804.95. The requested purchase approval
also includes training rounds and duty cartridges as well as a four year
extended warranty on each Taser. With this warranty, any Taser that
malfunctions will be replaced with a ne,v one.
Taser Intemational is the Sole Source Manufacturer of the Model x26E
Taser.
Px~p$~;~ Disposition by Council: Proc. es~d by City Secretary
Approved by:
.,j~' ( )Approve ( )Other(Describe) Date:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The Police Department had budgeted $47,855 in Seizure Account 125-
1101.521.92.00 for the purchase of 45 Portable Radios. Homeland Security
funding has become available for the purchase of these Portable Radios.
The Police Department proposes to use this funding for the purchase of the
20 Tasers.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
The purchase of the 20 Tasers will provide a less than lethal option in certain
circumstances for officers in the field.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends the City Council approve the purchase
of twenty (20) Model X26E Tasers from Taser International in Scottsdale,
Arizona in the amount of $27, 554.20.
f of Police
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
Prepared by: Disposition by CounciI: Processed by City Secretary
Approved by:
( ) Approve ( ) Other (Describe) Date:
7860 E McClain Drive, Suite 2 * Scottsdale, Arizona * 85260 * 480-991-0797 * Fax 480-991-0791 * www,taser.com
2/01/04,
To Whom It May Concern:
Port Arthur Police Department
This letter is to confirm TASERR International, Inc. is the sole source manufacturer of the less lethal
ADVANCED TASER X26 Model 28000, M26 Model 44000, AIR TASER Model 34000, Model
34001, Model 34100, Model 34120 and custom attachable laser sight, Model 34700.
TASER International is also the sole source manufacturer of the patented, 15-foot Air Cartridges,
Model 34200, and 34228 and the patented, 21-foot Air Cartridges, Model 44200, 44201,44405 and
44228. The Air Cartridges are required for the unit to function in the remote TASER mode.
These are some of the unique features the ADVANCED TASER has that are not found with other
TASERs:
The ADVANCED TASER is the only less-lethal weapon that can strop an aggressive,
focused, combat trained attacker.
The ADVANCED TASER directly stimulates motor nerve and muscle tissue, causing
incapacitation regardless of mental focus, training, size, or drug induced dementia.
The ADVANCED TASER X26 comes with an on-board memory chip to download 2,000
past firings while the AVANCED TASER M26 comes with an on-board memory chip to
download 585 past firings based on the time and date the unit was fired to protect officers
from unfounded charges of misuse of force.
* The ADVANCED TASER has over 94.3 % field effectiveness rating.
The M26 is available with an option to remotely fire the Air Cartridge from underneath a
rifle, robot, tactical mirror on a pole, camera, etc.
The ADVANCED TASER uses the exact same hand motions and muscle memory as
standard 9 mm semi-automatic pistols, drastically reducing the amount of time required
to train. User training and Instructor training materials are all on CDROM for ease of
reproduction for training.
* Propulsion System for air cartridge is compressed nitrogen 1800 lbs/in2).
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7860 E McClain Drive Suite 2 * Scottsdale. Arizona * 85260 * 480-991-0797 * Fax 480-991-0791 * www. TASER.com
Quotation
Date: December 1, 2004
Pages: 1 of 2
To:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
From:
Phone:
Fax:
E-maih
Officer Elie Van Horn - Po~ A~hur Police Dem
409-983-8600
409-983-8778
Joe Druecker
Service and Sales Technical Representative
480-905-2082
480-991-0791
JoeC,,¥ASER.com
20 26015 TASER X26E- Black (X26, XDPM, & Blade-Tech holster) $ 804.95 $ 16,099.00
26899 Tek-Lok Belt Attachment Clip $ 8.95 $
85000 AirCartddge- training use w/alligator clips $ 35.00 $
210 34200 Air Cartridge - Training Use (single shot - 15 ff. range) $ 16.97 $ 3,563.70
210 44200 Police Air Cartridge - Field Use (single shot- 21 ft. range) $ 18.97 $ 3,983.70
20 26724 XDPM with four year extended warranty $ 179.95 $ 3,599.00
26802 2ACH-DualCartddgeHolster(withoutTek-Lok®beltattachmentclip) $ 19.95 $
26500 X26 USB Dataport Download Kit (software & adapter) $ 149.95 $
Sub Total $ 27,245.40
Tax $
S & H $ 308.80
The attached TASER Sales Terms and Conditions are essential terms and conditions °f this Qu°tati°n' Acceptance of this
Qaotation by a Company purchase order is expressly limited to the terms and conditions of this Quotation. Any term or
condition of a Company purchase order that is inconsistent or in conflict with the TASER Sales Terms and Conditions are
rejected and shall be deemed null and void.
Taxes if applicable must be impounded and paid by the purchaser.
Terms: 2% 10, Net 30 upon credit approval.
Delivery: 4-6 weeks after receipt of order
FOB TASER's Facility Scottsdale, AZ Via Common Carrier
TASER International FI N # 860741227
FAX Orders to 480-991-0791 to expedite delivery
TASER International, Inc.
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1. Payment Terms. Ail orders must be paid for in advance of shipment unless prior credit arrangements have been agreed to with TASER
International, Inc. (TASER). Payment terms are 2% 10days, net 30 days for approved credit. All sales are final and no refunds are allowed. Prices
are subject to chm~ge without prior notice. Purchaser is responsible for paying all applicable sales taxes and any applicable use, excise or similar
taxes must be impounded and paid by Purchaser.
2. Freight. All orders are shipped F.O.B. TASER's facility in Scottsdale, AZ via common carrier. Title and risk of loss pass to the Purchaser upon
delivery to the common carrier by TASER. Freight charges shall be invoiced to Purchaser as a separate line item.
3. AFID Reeistration. Purchaser must complete and return to TASER the AFID registration card that is included with the TASER Product. Failure
to promptly return the AFID registration card will void any TASER warranty.
4. Re~;ulations and Restrictions. Certain states and cities prohibit or regulate the sale and use of the TASER Products. Please contact TASER
customer support for a list of states and cities that prohibit or regulate the sale and use of the TASER Products.
5. Export Restrictions. Shipping the TASER Products out of the United States is restricted by US federal law and neither the TASER Product nor
its technole~, can be exported out of the US without a validated export license issued by the Department of Commerce.
6. Limited Warranty. TASER warrants that its products are free fi.om defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date
of purchase. TASER agrees to repair or replace such defective products which, under normal use as defined in the written and video instructions that
accompanied the product at time of purchase, fail to function within the warranty period provided that the disclosed defect is determined to be
TASER~s fault. Aider one year, TASER will repair er replace any such defective product for a charge of $75.00. The purchaser has the responsibility
to return the defective product to TASER via prepaid postage and provide written information as to the nature of the defect together with proof of
purchase within one year (PO, invoice or purchase affidavit) or a check for S75.00. TASER's sole responsibility under this warranty shall be to either
repair or replace, at TASER's sole option, any- such defective product and return it via prepaid postage. Air cartridges that are fired are deemed to
have operated properly. Batteries are covered under their manufacturer's warranty. This warranty is TASER's only warranty and may not be
changed or enlarged by any agent, distrthuror, dealer or other person. This warranty shall be void and TASER shall not be responsible for any loss,
damage or other liabilities arising from alterations, additions, or repairs which are made to the TASER Product by' other than TASER authorized
personnel or from the use of air cartridges, batteries or other parts or accessories that are not manufacrared or recommended by TASER.
The defective parts with postage prepaid together with a written description of the defect to: TASER International, Inc., 7860 East
McClain Drive, Suite 2, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Attn: Warranty Department. Please note the RMA number on the outside of the package. Please
provide your name, address, and phone number of where to return the repaired items. Failure to provide the required information may delay the
return of the repaired items.
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LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WAILRANTIES OF MERCFIANTABILITY, DESIGN OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
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CONTAINED HEREIN.
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FAILURE OF THE TASER PRODUCT TO PERFORM AND TASER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR
BY PURCHASER FOR OR ON BEHALF OF A THIRD PARTY.
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RELATING TO THE TASER PRODUCT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID TO TASER BY PURCHASER FOR THE
PRODUCT. OR IF SUCH DAMAGE COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN