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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF LIFEPAK 35 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR, SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES FROM STRYKER SALES, LLC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,911.49, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(3) OF THE CITY'S PROCUREMENT CODE.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinances is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(3) states that "City standard, single-source and sole- source commodities or services. City standard, single- source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from this section."
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On August 7, 2019, the City Commission approved the LIFEPAK Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator from Stryker as a City Standard. Maintaining this City Standard supports continuity and interoperability by standardizing training and operations, ensuring compatibility with existing LIFEPAK equipment/accessories, and preserving consistent service and data workflow processes.
2. On August 6, 2025, the City Commission ratified the approval of the State EMS 75/25 matching grant (#M2542) for the purchase of a LIFEPAK 35 Monitor/Defibrillator. The City’s matching portion for the grant was estimated at $19,990.25 (25%), while the grant portion was estimated at $59,970.75 (75%), for a total estimated purchase price of...
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