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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Masimo Corporation for the purchase of Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry devices; in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to expend $30,008.00 from the Public Safety Initiative Fund, and to declare an emergency.($30,008.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: There is an immediate need in the Division of Fire to purchase new Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry devices for use by the Division. This legislation is to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Masimo Corporation for the purchase of Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry devices, devices that will enable EMS Coordinator to measure pulse oximetry in patients in a non-invasive fashion.
Bid Information: Masimo Corporation is the sole provider of this equipment.
Contract Compliance: 201901752
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure to take advantage of a limited time purchase quotation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Amount: Sufficient funding exists in the Fire Division's Public Safety Initiative Fund, as authorized by Ordinance 2081-2006, passed 12/4/2006, specifically for this purchase.
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire is in need to purchase Masimo Corporation Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry devices to be used by its EMS Coordinator first responders to assess patients pulse oximetry; and
WHEREAS, this highly specialized and technical equipment, and it's service support, warranty work, and operating supplies are provided only by the manufacturer, Masimo Corporation; and
WHEREAS, funds have been identified in the Public Safety Initiative Fund specifically for the purchase of Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry devices via Ordinance 2081-2006 passed 12/4/2006; and
WHEREAS, for the aforementioned reasons, it is now necessary to purchase new Masimo Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry devices; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual dai...
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