Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the association of General Budget Reservations with existing Universal Term Contracts (UTCs)/Purchase Agreements in the total amount of $195,000.00 for EMS pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical supplies for the Division of Fire. The Fire Division needs to purchase pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical supplies for use in daily emergency services and emergency medical service (EMS) operations. The existing Universal Term Contracts were established by the Purchasing Office for such purposes with Life-Assist, Incorporated, Bound Tree Medical LLC, and Zoll Medical Corporation. EMS medical supplies include, but are not limited to, bandages, IVs, pharmaceuticals, splints, face masks, gowns, gloves, etc. These supplies are used in the Fire Division's daily emergency medical (EMS) operations. This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical LLC, and Zoll Medical Corporation, for the purchase of these supplies for the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contracts exist for these purchases: Life-Assist, Incorporated / Miscellaneous Medical Supplies (Vendor 010830 / PA005993 / Exp. 06-30-25); Bound Tree, LLC / Miscellaneous MedicalSupplies (Vendor 005886 / PA005994 / Exp. 06-30-25); Zoll Medical Corporation (Vendor 000197 / PA006345 / Exp. 12-31-24.
Contract Compliance: Life-Assist, Incorporated, #94-2440500 / Bound Tree Medical, LLC #31-1739487 / Zoll Medical Corporation #04-2711626
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds for these miscellaneous medical supplies are needed to keep supplies stocked at adequate levels and to avoid supply chain delays.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $195,000.00 from the Division of Fire's general fund operating...
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