Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes a purchase order in the amount of $18,401.00 for EMS Training Equipment from an existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the Division of Fire. The Fire Division needs to purchase medical training equipment for use in training programs (EMT, paramedic and CE). The existing Universal Term Contract was established by the Purchasing Office for such purposes with BoundTree Medical LLC. EMS training equipment includes, but is not limited to, IV arms, airway and torso trainers, bariatric CPR manikins, ECG training vests, etc. These supplies are used in the Fire Division's current EMS training requirements.
Bid Information: A Universal Term Contract exists for this purchases: BoundTree Miscellaneous Medical ~ FL005232 exp 6/30/2015
Contract Compliance: BoundTree Medical LLC #31-1739487
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds are needed to keep medical training supplies stocked at adequate levels.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $18,401.00 from the General Fund budget to purchase medical training equipment for use in training programs (EMT, paramedic and CE) for the Division of Fire. This ordinance will authorize a purchase order with BoundTree Medical LLC in the amount of $18,401.00. The Fire Division budgeted $82,000.00 for training supplies, and has encumbered/spent a total of $61,108.62 thus far in 2014.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order for medical training equipment for use in training programs from an existing Universal Term Contract established for such purposes with BoundTree Medical LLC, to authorize the expenditure of $18,401.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($18,401.00)
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WHEREAS, the Fire Division needs to purchase medical training equipment for use in training programs for EMS training requirements; and
WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract establi...
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