Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for operating supplies for various models of LifePak defibrillators/monitors/pacemakers for Division of Fire. LifePak defibrillators are used by Fire Emergency Services personnel (EMS) to treat patients in cardiac distress. Physio-Control, Inc. is the sole source supplier of LifePak defibrillator parts and service. The Division of Fire needs operating supplies for the LifePaks.
Bid Information: Physio-Control, Inc. is the sole provider of these supplies.
Contract Compliance: 910697691 - expires 01/31/2016
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 $40,000.00 from the Fire Division's 2014 General Fund budget for a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for consumable supplies. The Fire Division budgeted $350,000.00 for these products in the 2014 budget. The Division has encumbered/spent $200,000 thus far in 2014 for these products. The Fire Division spent $350,000.00 in 2013, $300,000.00 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, and $250,000.00 in 2009 for these products and services.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for product operating supplies in accordance with sole source provisions of City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire carries Physio-Control, Inc. 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 operating supplies as specified by and provided...
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