Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes purchase orders in the total amount of $886,215.24 for EMS miscellaneous medical supplies and SCBA parts and supplies from existing Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the Division of Fire from existing grant funding made available from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant via Ordinance 1702-2020, passed 07/27/2020. The Fire Division needs to purchase miscellaneous medical supplies and SCBA parts and 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 miscellaneous medical supplies and SCBA parts and supplies with Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical LLC, and Atlantic Emergency Solutions, respectively. The daily use of EMS medical supplies and SCBA parts and supplies have elevated in demand since the outbreak of COVID-19. 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 Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical LLC, and Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purchase of these supplies for the Division of Fire.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contracts exist for these purchases: Life-Assist, Inc. / Miscellaneous Medicals (PA004058 / Exp. 06-30-21); Bound Tree, LLC / Miscellaneous Medicals (PA004055 / Exp. 06-30-21), Atlantic Emergency Solutions (PA005038 / Exp. 05-30-2022).
Contract Compliance: Life-Assist, Inc. #94-2440500 / Bound Tree Medical, LLC #31-1739487 / Atlantic Emergency Solutions (#27-3187193).
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds for both medical and SCBA supplies are needed to keep supplies stocked at adequate levels.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $886,215.24 from the Division of Fire's FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant within the general government...
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