RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH STRYKER MEDICAL FOR
GURNEY SYSTEMS
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 gurney systems and stair chair devices to effectively move patients during Fire Department-based Ambulance Transport Services; and
WHEREAS, after detailed research of the two gurney systems in the marketplace, the Fire Department determined the most functional and safe gurney system is the system produced by Stryker Medical; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary quote was requested per the Savvik RFB 2019 -05. Savvik conducted a competitive solicitation for gurney equipment. Stryker Medical responded to the RFB; and
WHEREAS, to procure this gurney equipment, 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 Stryker Medical bid under Savvik RFB 2019 -05 was competitively bid and complies with the City of Chula Vista procurement policy.
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 Stryker Medical for gurney systems, 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