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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF SEVENTY (70) CITY- STANDARD LIFEPAK CR2 DEFIBRILLATORS AND FIVE (5) LIFEPAK CR2 TRAINERS FROM THE SOLE SOURCE DISTRIBUTOR, STRYKER CORPORATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,570.75, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICERS (NASPO) CONTRACT # NASPO17 #OK-SW-300, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(3) AND 35.18(C)(5) 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 35.18(C)(5) states that “Commodities or services that are the subject of contracts with the state its political subdivisions or other governmental entities including the United States Government, are exempt from the competitive procurement process.”
- 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 Corporation as a City Standard.
2. The LIFEPAK CR2 is the most advanced defibrillator on the market, and its defibrillation pads are compatible with our LIFEPAK 15 monitors. This feature allows our responding person...
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