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Mason council waives sealed bids, approves $73,423 purchase of Axon body cameras

5810541 · September 16, 2025
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The Mason City Council voted 7-0 to waive competitive bidding and approve the purchase of 12 Axon body cameras and associated equipment for $73,423.30, citing system compatibility with existing tasers and evidence software.

The Mason City Council on Sept. 15 voted 7-0 to waive the sealed-bidding process and approve the purchase of 12 Axon body cameras and related equipment from Axon Enterprises Inc. for $73,423.30.

Council members and staff said the purchase is driven by system compatibility: the city’s body cameras, tasers and its evidence management software operate as an integrated system and staff said switching to a different camera would require costly…

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