Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes 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 for the Division of Fire. LifePak defibrillators are used by Fire Emergency Services personnel (EMS) to treat patients in cardiac distress. Medtronic is the sole source supplier of LifePak defibrillator parts and services. Bid Information: Medtronic is the sole provider of these supplies and services.
Contract Compliance: 910697691, expiring 1/31/2014
Emergency Designation: This legislation is requested to be an emergency measure so that product support and the usage of consumable supplies can continue uninterrupted.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $350,000.00 from the Fire Division's 2013 General Fund budget for a contract with Medtronic Emergency Response Systems for products and support services. The Fire Division budgeted $350,000.00 for these products and services in the 2013 budget. The Fire Division spent $300,000.00 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, and $250,000.00 in 2009 for these products and services.
This ordinance is contingent on passage of the 2013 General Fund Budget.
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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 $350,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.($350,000.00)
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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...
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