Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase EZ-IO Needle Kits, Drivers and Accessories for the Public Safety Department, Division of Fire, the largest user, for their EMS units. These items are used by EMS workers to inject medicines into trauma victims interostial where intravenous injection is not effective.
This purchase is being pursued in with accordance with Section 329.07 Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code. This contract has been determined to be a sole source as there is no acceptable substitute for this product. The City of Columbus has received written notification from Vidacare Corporation, the manufacturer, that as of January 1, 2013 their direct sales force will be the sole source for EZ-IO Needle Kits, Drivers and Accessories in the State of Ohio. The term of the proposed option contract will be through September 30, 2015 with the option to extend for One (1) additional year subject to mutual agreement of both parties.
The Purchasing Office has received a price list for these products from Vidacare Corporation.
Vidacare Corporation, MAJ CC#742899035(expires 8-5-2015)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $50,000.00
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.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. The Public Safety Department division of Fire will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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