Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes purchase orders in the total amount of $700,000.00 for EMS medical supplies from existing Universal Term Contracts and/or Purchase Agreements established for the Division of Fire. The Fire Division needs to purchase miscellaneous medical supplies for use in daily emergency services and emergency medical service (EMS) operations. The existing Universal Term Contracts / Purchase Agreements were established by the Purchasing Office for such purposes with Life-Assist, Inc., BoundTree Medical LLC, Zoll Medical Corporation, and Teleflex LLC. EMS medical supplies include, but are not limited to, bandages, IVs, splints, face masks, gowns, gloves, etc. These supplies are used in the Fire Division's daily emergency medical (EMS) operations, and have elevated in demand since the outbreak of COVID-19. This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract and/or Purchase Agreements with Life-Assist, Inc., BoundTree Medical LLC, Zoll Medical Corporation, and Teleflex LLC for the purchase of these supplies for the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contracts/Purchase Agreements exist for these purchases: Life-Assist, Inc. / Miscellaneous Medicals (PA004058 / Exp. 06-30-21); BoundTree / Miscellaneous Medicals (PA004055 / Exp. 06-30-21); Zoll Medical Corporation (PA004354 / Exp. 08-31-2022); Teleflex LLC (PA004518 / Exp. 09-30-2021).
Contract Compliance: Life-Assist, Inc. #94-2440500 / BoundTree Medical LLC #31-1739487 / Zoll Medical Corporation #04-2711626 / Teleflex LLC #83-1629418
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds for these medical supplies are needed to keep supplies stocked at adequate levels.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $700,000.00 from the Division of Fire's general fund operating budget to purchase a...
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