Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes purchase orders in the amount of $700,000.00 for both EMS pharmaceuticals and for miscellaneous medical supplies from existing Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the Division of Fire. The Fire Division needs to purchase pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical supplies for use in daily emergency services and emergency medical service (EMS) operations. The existing Universal Term Contracts were established by the Purchasing Office for such purposes with both BoundTree Medical LLC and with Midwest Medical Supply Co. LLC. EMS medical supplies include, but are not limited to, bandages, IVs, pharmaceuticals, splints, etc. These supplies are used in the Fire Division's daily emergency medical EMS operations. This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements with both BoundTree Medical LLC and with Midwest Medical Supply Co. LLC for the purchase of these supplies, for the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contracts exist for these purchases: BoundTree / Pharmaceuticals (PA001355 / Exp. 06-30-18); BoundTree / Miscellaneous Medical (PA001574 / Exp. 06-30-18);
Midwest Medical Supply Co. LLC / Miscellaneous Medical (PA001575 / Exp. 06-30-18).
Contract Compliance: BoundTree Medical LLC #31-1739487 (Active C.C./Vendor #005886) / Midwest Medical Supply Co. LLC #43-1741196 (Active C.C./Vendor #008031)
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds are needed to keep medical supplies stocked at adequate levels.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $700,000.00 from the General Fund operating budget to purchase both pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical supplies for the Division of Fire; the Fire Division budgeted $1.47M in 2017 for medical supplies. Approximately $1.44M was encumbered/spent in ...
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