Explanation
Background: This ordinance would authorize a contract for the option to purchase Automated External Defibrillator equipment, supplies and service to be established for use by any City agency. It is a companion contract to a professional service contract established earlier this year.
The City Council advertised and solicited proposals for a public education and outreach program for Public Access Defibrillation. The request for proposals included the potential option for the City to purchase products and services from the same company that was to be awarded the education and outreach partnership program. The advertisement, solicitation, and receipt of proposals were conducted by the Finance/Purchasing Office, on behalf of the City Council, in accordance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329, Section 329.10 regarding professional service contracts. A multi-disciplinary evaluation team recommended Medtronics as the highest ranked offeror during the selection process. Price was a component of the award evaluation decision. Council member Patsy Thomas approved this recommendation and contract negotiations were conducted. Pursuant to Ordinance number 0407-2005 the City Clerk established a contract for the education and outreach partnership program. Legislation for a related contract; a Universal Term Contract for the City and other governmental entities to purchase AED units, was also suggested in that ordinance (0407-2005.)
Fiscal Impact: Funding to establish this option contract is $1.00 and is budgeted in the Purchasing Contract Account. The estimated expenditure city-wide is anticipated to be $75,000. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance Director to contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc, for the option to purchase Automated Electronic Defibrillator Equipment, Supplies and Service, to auth...
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