Explanation
BACKGROUND: There is a need to authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for the purchase of defibrillators and related equipment and operating supplies. The Fire Division has employed these models of LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers on front line emergency response runs for the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular emergencies for over 25 years. LifePak models are on every medic and engine throughout the City of Columbus, and provide the latest technology in pre-hospital cardiac care. Physio-Control is the sole provider of the LifePak system, and provides the consumable supplies and warranty service for the Fire Division's stock.
Bid Information: Physio-Control, Inc. is the sole provider of this equipment.
Contract Compliance: 910697691, expiring 1/31/2014
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so this important equipment can be purchased as soon as practical and be placed in service on EMS vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $316,540.00 from the existing appropriation within the Safety Voted Bond Fund to authorize the Fire Division to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for the purchase of defibrillators and related equipment and operating supplies.
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To amend the Department of Public Safety's 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for the purchase of defibrillators and related equipment and operating supplies in accordance with sole source procurement provisions; to authorize the expenditure of $316,540.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.($316,540.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire has carried Physio LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers on its Emergency Medical and first responder vehicles for over 25 years in order to assess and deal with cardiovascular emergenc...
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