RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH REPUBLIC EVS FOR TWO AMBULANCES THROUGH
SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE SALES
WHEREAS, City Council approved Chula Vista Council Resolution 19-0475 directing the City Manager to engage in all necessary administrative actions to implement Fire Department based Ambulance Transport Services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to procure transport ambulances to provide Fire Department based Ambulance Transport Services; and
WHEREAS, the process of selecting a vendor for purchasing ambulances involved soliciting preliminary quotes from three separate vendors that are currently listed on the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC); and
WHEREAS, HGAC c onducted a competitive solicitation for ambulances and Medix/Southwest Ambulances was chosen to be the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these vehicles, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the award of this contract is consistent with Section 2.56.140 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. The HGAC award to Medix/Southwest Ambulances under HGAC Contract AM10-20 was competitively bid and complies with the City of Chula Vista procurement policy. The City of Chula Vista is a current member of HGAC, member number 17- 6246.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the purchase agreement between the City and Republic EVS for two ambulances through Southwest Ambulances Sales , in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Harry Muns Glen R. Googins
Fire Chief City Attorney