Explanation
City Council passed Ordinance #0773-2005 on 4/25/05 to establish a Universal Term Contract for the City and other governmental entities to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. as a part of the Public Access Defibrillation Outreach Program also authorized by Council Ordinance #0407-2005 (passed 3/2/05). This program was initiated by Council member Patsy Thomas and implemented by Council action as a result of an RFP bid process (SA001327). There are currently 100 AED units in place and plans to purchase additional units. Initially tracking services were provided by the vendor at no cost; however based on the number of units and the need for safety to those using AEDs, it is necessary to modify the contract to include a new Product List and a fee for tracking services. With the exception of the service tracking fee, all prices on the Products List have decreased. The UTC expires 3/31/07 and includes two, two-year extensions if agreeable to both parties. This is a request to exercise the first extension of UTC #FL002648, to be in effect until 3/31/09.
Medtronic Emergency Response Systems, Inc. Contract Compliance is 910697691 (expires 2/18/2008). This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1. Amount of additional funds: No additional funds are required to modify and extend the existing agreement.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: Need was foreseen as an extension is provided for in the original contract.
3. Reason other procurement process not used: Consistent tracking services for AED's with current vendor will ensure safe and reliable equipment for emergency use.
4. How was cost determined: Negotiated with the vendor.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency to allow time to complete th...
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