City of Columbus - File #: 1231-2009

• File #: 1231-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/11/2009
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 10/19/2009
• Final action: 10/20/2009
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems to procure supplies for various models of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) equipment in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($50,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/20/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/19/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
10/19/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/7/2009	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/6/2009	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/6/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2009	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2009	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2009	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2009	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/1/2009	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
9/30/2009	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/28/2009	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/28/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/28/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/25/2009	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/11/2009	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems to procure supplies for various models of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) equipment in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($50,000.00)

Explanation
BACKGROUND: There is an immediate need to authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems to purchase supplies for various models of LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers with battery support systems. The LifePak defibrillators are used by EMS personnel during cardiac situations.

Bid Information: Medtronic is the sole provider of these supplies.

Contract Compliance: 91-0697691 expiring 04/17/10.

Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the EMS supplies may be procured as soon as practical.

FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $50,000 from the Fire Division's 2009 General Fund Budget for EMS supplies. The Fire Division budgeted $250,000 for products and services from this vendor in the 2009 budget. A total of $200,000 has already been authorized this year to Medtronic Emergency Response Systems for supplies and product services, via passage of 0716-2009. The Fire Division spent $225,000 for EMS supplies and services in 2008 and $200,000 in 2007 with this vendor.

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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire carries Medtronic LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers on its first responder vehicles in order to assess and deal with cardiovascular emergencies; and

WHEREAS, this highly specialized and technical equipment requires operating supplies as specified by and provided only by the manufacturer, Medtronic Emergency Response Systems; and

WHEREAS, for the aforementioned reasons, it is now necessary to enter into a...