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Approve $4,835,694 five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment and services for the Police Department
What this is
Bid #19-25 would authorize a five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment, software, and services for the Richardson Police Department totaling $4,835,694 through BuyBoard Contract #743-24.
Why it matters
Axon products (such as body cameras and related software) are central to police accountability and evidence management, making this a significant long-term public safety investment.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — November 11, 2024 meeting
- November 11, 2024 Vote taken — November 11, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — November 11, 2024
Approve cooperative purchase
Official agenda language
BID #19-25 – WE RECOMMEND THE AWARD TO AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF AXON EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD THROUGH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE ("BUYBOARD") CONTRACT #743-24 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,835,694.
Documents
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