Explanation
BACKGROUND: Currently, the Division of Police has a limited number of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in its buildings. These units are in need of replacement, and additional units need to be purchased for coverage in buildings currently lacking such equipment. As such, the Division of Police is seeking approval to purchase thirty-seven (37) Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers, thirty-one (31) Zoll AED Plus wall mounting brackets, two (2) Zoll AED Plus pediatric electrodes, and thirty-one (31) Zoll AED 3D signs. All such items are available to purchase off the State Term Schedule Contract, Index Number STS652 and Schedule Number 800265. The vendor on the State Term Schedule Contract is Zoll Medical Corporation. The AED units will be installed in all Columbus Division of Police buildings to aid emergency response to cardiac arrest incidents.
Bid Information: The State of Ohio established a State Term Schedule Contract, Index No. STS652 and Schedule No. 800265, which expires on 10/31/16 and is an Ohio DAS Cooperative Purchasing contract. City Ordinance #582-87 authorizes its use by City agencies. This contract is with Zoll Medical Corporation.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties List System or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Contract Compliance No: 042711626 expires 11/05/2014
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is needed to ensure that proper safety equipment within the Division of Police is available.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $46,862.21 from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure fund for the purchase of thirty-seven (37) Zoll AED Plus units with graphical covers, thirty-one (31) Zoll AED Plus wall mounting brackets, two (2) Zoll AED Plus pediatric electrodes, and thirty-one (31) Zoll AED 3D signs.
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