City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: AUGUST 15, 2023 FROM: FIRE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: MEASURE Z - PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT LIFEPAK-15 CARDIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR FROM STRYKER SALES, LLC OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,646.69 AND AUTHORIZE EXCEPTION OF COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PER PURCHASING RESOLUTION 23914 SECTION 602(F) ISSUE:
Approve the purchase of the Fire Department Lifepak-15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator from Stryker Sales, LLC of Kalamazoo, Michigan for the new multi-purpose vehicle (Type 1 Medium Duty Squad/Ambulance), in the amount of $66,649.69 and authorize exception of competitive procurement per Purchasing Resolution No.23914 Section 602(f).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
Approve the purchase of the Fire Department Lifepak-15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator from Stryker Sales, LLC of Kalamazoo, Michigan for the new multi-purpose vehicle (Type 1 Medium Duty Squad/Ambulance), in the amount of $66,649.69; and Approve the exception of the competitive procurement per Section 602 (f) of Purchasing Resolution No. 23914.
DISCUSSION:
On June 14, 2022, City Council approved the purchase of one multi-purpose vehicle (Type 1 Medium Duty Squad/Ambulance) from Braun Northwest, Inc., in the amount of $381,481.95. The Riverside Fire Department is requesting to utilize Stryker Sales, LLC, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the purchase of one Lifepak-15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator device and kit. Stryker Sales is providing the Lifepak-15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator device and kit at the contract pricing per the NASPO cooperative master agreement number OK-SW-300.
Providing emergency medical services is an essential component of the fire department. The department paramedics are the first line medical responders for critical illnesses and injuries in the city. The Lifepak-15 is trusted in emergency cardiac situations during emergencies. The Lifepak-15 meets the Riverside Emergency Medical Services Agency (REMSA) required specifications and adhering to all current applicable and relevant REMSA policies and protocols.
The requested critical equipment will allow the Fire Department to provide life-saving medical aid to patients. LIFEPAK 15 monitors/defibrillators are used routinely on all EMS calls to monitor patient vital signs and relay critical information directly to hospitals, improving outcomes for heart attack, stroke, and trauma patients.
Purchasing Resolution 23914, Section 602(f) states that, “Competitive Procurement through the Informal Procurement and Formal Procurement process shall not be required in any of the following circumstances: …(f) When Cooperative Purchasing is available and undertaken or when Goods can be obtained through Federal, State and/or other public entity pricing contracts or price agreements”.
The Purchasing Manager concurs that the recommended action is in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 23914 Section 602(f).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority 2 - Community Well-Being and Goal 2.3 – Strengthen neighborhood identifies and improve community health and the physical environment through amenities and programs that foster an increased sense of community and enhanced feelings of pride and belonging citywide.
This item aligns with each of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – The Emergency Medical Services has increased the capabilities and capacities of our first responders for over a decade increasing community trust in our emergency medical response efforts.
Equity – The Riverside Fire Department strives to serve the community with duty and honor by protecting and preserving life, property, and the environment through prevention, education, medical, rescue, and fire suppression services.
Fiscal Responsibility – To provide a timely response, with the highest quality emergency services to the community. The departments’ goal is to optimize these services through fiscal responsibility.
Innovation – Emergency Medical Services is the most efficient and effective standard for the rapid delivery of medical services. The goals are to create and maintain services that are receptive to change and seek to improve critical care we delivery to the community.
Sustainability & Resiliency – Virtually every firefighter in the department receives medical training as a part of their normal training agenda. Emergency Medical Services provide the community with a sense a well-being by providing basic CPR and to use of critical care and life support devices.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is $66,649.69. Sufficient funds are budgeted and available in the Measure Z Fund, Fire-Operations, Vehicle Replacement-Fire Account No. 8001401-450058.
Prepared by: Michael D. Moore, Fire Chief
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Mike Futrell, City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Quote
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