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File #: 0121-2022    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/4/2022 In control: Public Safety Committee
On agenda: 2/7/2022 Final action: 2/10/2022
Title: To authorize and direct 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, Zoll Medical Corporation, and Teleflex, LLC for the purchase of EMS pharmaceuticals and miscellaneous medical supplies for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $1,750,555.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,750,555.00)
Attachments: 1. med pharm coding
Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes purchase orders in the total amount of $1,750,555.00 for EMS pharmaceuticals and 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 Life-Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical LLC, Zoll Medical Corporation, and Teleflex, LLC. EMS medical supplies include, but are not limited to, bandages, IVs, pharmaceuticals, splints, face masks, gowns, gloves, etc. These supplies are used in the Fire Division's daily emergency medical (EMS) operations, and have elevated 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, Zoll Medical Corporation, and Teleflex LLC for the purchase of these supplies for the Division of Fire.

Bid Information: Universal Term Contracts exist for these purchases: Life-Assist, Inc. / Pharmaceuticals (PA004023 / Exp. 06-30-22); Bound Tree, LLC / Pharmaceuticals (PA004022 / Exp. 06-30-22); Life-Assist, Inc. / Miscellaneous Medicals (PA004058 / Exp. 06-30-22); Bound Tree, LLC / Miscellaneous Medicals (PA004055 / Exp. 06-30-22), Zoll Medical Corporation (PA004354 / Exp. 08-31-2022); Teleflex, LLC (PA004518 / Exp. 09-30-2022).

Contract Compliance: Life-Assist, Inc. #94-2440500 / Bound Tree Medical, LLC #31-1739487 / Zoll Medical Corporation #04-2711626 / Teleflex, LLC (#83-1629418).

Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds for both medical and pharmaceutical supplies are needed to keep supplies stocked at adequate levels.

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