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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems for product support service and operating supplies in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($250,000.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND: There is a need to authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems for product support service and operating supplies for various models of LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers with battery support systems.
Bid Information: Medtronic is the sole provider of these supplies and services.
Contract Compliance: 91-0697691, expiring 4/17/2010
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure because it is imperative that this contract be certified as soon as the legislative and contract certification processes allow, so that product support and the usage of consumable supplies can continue uninterrupted.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $250,000 from the Fire Division's 2010 General Fund budget for a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems for products and support services. The Fire Division budgeted $250,000 for these products and services in the 2010 budget. The Fire Division spent $250,000 for these products and services in 2009, $225,000 in 2008, and $200,000 in 2007.
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire carries Medtronic 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 Emergency Response Systems; and
WHEREAS, this product support service has been...
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