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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 21 LIFEPAK35 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATORS, SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES FROM STRYKER SALES, LLC., FOR THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,072,958.05 PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(3) OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
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 titled "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) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval."
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $100,000, 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. The LIFEPAK is an important tool utilized regularly by our Paramedics that aids in the care and treatment of patients experiencing a cardiac-related emergency. Uses include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring cardi...
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