City of Columbus - File #: 2155-2004

• File #: 2155-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/19/2004
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 12/13/2004
• Final action: 12/15/2004
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation for the purchase of LifePak defibrillator/monitor/pacemakers w/battery support systems in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to expend $184,527.04 from the Safety Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency.($184,527.04)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/15/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/13/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/13/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/13/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/2/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
12/2/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
12/2/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
12/2/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
12/2/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
12/2/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
12/1/2004	1	FINANCE-PURCHASING APPROVER	Reviewed and Approved
12/1/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
12/1/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
12/1/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/24/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/23/2004	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/23/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/23/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/23/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/22/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/22/2004	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/19/2004	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation for the purchase of LifePak defibrillator/monitor/pacemakers w/battery support systems in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to expend $184,527.04 from the Safety Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency.($184,527.04)

Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Need: There is an immediate need in the Division of Fire to purchase new defibrillators to replace discontinued models currently in use by the Division. This legislation is to authorize and direct the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order to Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation for the purchase of LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers with battery support systems.

Bid Information: Medtronic Physio-Control is the sole provider of these supplies and services.

Contract Compliance: 91-0697691

Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure to ensure a rapid replacement of old and discontinued defibrillators currently in use by the Division of Fire.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Budgeted Amount: Sufficient funding exists in the Division's Safety Bond Fund, Apparatus Replacement Project for this purchase. $270,000 is budgeted withing the 2004 Capital Improvement Budget for this purchase.

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

WHEREAS, this highly specialized and technical equipment requires service support, warranty work, and operating supplies as specified by and provided only by the manufacturer, Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation; and

WHEREAS, this product support service has been provided in previous years solely by the manufacturer in order to adhere to warranty regulations and to insure that repairs were in accordance with the manufac...