AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2017-168R, approving the procurement of LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators and LUCAS Chest Compression Systems from Physio-Control, Inc. on a sole source basis in the amount of $365.396.82; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate procurement documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: November 8, 2017
Department: Fire Department - Les Stephens, Fire Chief (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: $365,396.82
Account Number: $332,182.00; 13126006-56020: $33,218.00; City Match 5004000.610125
Funds Available:
Account Name: AFG2-3RDPARTY-EQUIP-FIRE, AFGS-FEDERAL-FEDERAL-FEMA
CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
Goal #7: Maintain fiscal responsibility
Goal #8: Provide for the efficient and effective delivery of services
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s): N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Local Government Code, Section 252.022(7) permits a limited exemption from the competitive bidding process if the items to be purchased are available from only one source. Physio-Control is the sole source provider of new LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillators and new LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Systems and does not authorize any resellers to sell these products or services in the Emergency Response Service’s market. The Local Government Code allows this as a general exemption as a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s residents. The Fire Department wants all defibrillators to be compatible with Hays County and EMS.
This approval is to purchase (6) LIFEPACK 15 monitor/defibrillators and (6) LUCAS chest compression systems from Physio-Control, Inc. located in Redmond, VA in the total amount of $365,396.82 as a sole source procurement.