HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-161RESOLUTION NO. 2025-161
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. TO PURCHASE AI ERA
LEADERS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, City Council approved a Master Services and
Purchasing Agreement for purchases of Body Worn Cameras, Taser Electronic Control Weapons,
and In-Car Cameras, and related services, from Axon Enterprise, Inc., as a result of Request for
Proposal (RFP) # P03-2023; and
WHEREAS, since then, Axon has launched several solutions that responsibly utilize
artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and learning models to enhance public safety; and
WHEREAS, to streamline workflows and increase productivity in the Police Department, the
City desires to purchase AI Era Leaders Program, Draft One AI-Assisted Report Writing Software,
and related services under the current Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement; and
WHEREAS, given the proprietary integration of Axon’s AI Era technology with the City’s
existing Axon systems, it is impractical to solicit competitive bids for this add-on service. Based
on this, staff recommends waiving the competitive bidding process in accordance wit h CVMC
2.56.070(B)(3); and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with
Axon Enterprise, Inc. will cover a 40-month term of October 1, 2025, to January 31, 2029, which
aligns with the duration of the existing Axon agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
waives the competitive bidding process and approves the First Amendment to the Master Services
and Purchasing Agreement to purchase Axon AI Era Leaders Program in the form presented, with
such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which
shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute
same.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of September 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2025-161 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23rd day of September 2025.
Executed this 23rd day of September 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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