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 nine (9) LifePak Model 15 defibrillators and related equipment and operating supplies. The Fire Division has employed these models of 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. This purchase consists of nine (9) LifePak Model 15 V4 defibrillators that will replace the remaining existing LifePak Model 12 defibrillators that will no longer be covered under warranty. This purchase also includes all necessary batteries, cuffs, and related operating supplies that comprise the defibrillator unit, and does not increase the total amount of inventory of LifePaks in use by the Fire Division.
Bid Information: Physio-Control, Inc. is the sole provider of these maintenance services; the supplies will be purchased in accordance with State of Ohio/Cooperative Purchasing Contract; State Term Schedule #800252, Index No. STS652, which expires 5/31/2017.
Contract Compliance: Physio-Control, Inc.: 91-0697691 (Active C.C./Vendor #010733)
Emergency Designation: This legislation is requested to be an emergency measure so that the purchase of said LifePak defibrillators and related consumable supplies and product support services can continue uninterrupted.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the amending, transferring and appropriation of cash within the CIP and the expenditure of $222,853.60 from within the Safety Voted Bond Fund to authorize the Fire Division to enter into a contract with Physio-Control, Inc. for...
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