RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF SIX (6) LUCAS DEVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 165,620.26 WHEREAS, The Lucas device is a portable, battery-operated tool used to perform mechanical chest compressions on patients who are in cardiac arrest; and, WHEREAS, The Salinas Fire Department has found that the use of the Lucas device has improved the quality and consistency of chest compressions during cardiac arrest, resulting in an increased rate of return to spontaneous circulation (ROSC); and, WHEREAS, Having one Lucas device readily available in each front-line apparatus will improve the Fire department’s ability to provide equitable, consistent, and high-quality care to cardiac arrest patients; and, WHEREAS, The Salinas Fire Department is requesting authorization to purchase six (6) Lucas devices and respective service contracts, at a cost not to exceed $165,620.26, plus a 10% contingency; and WHEREAS, The Fire Department believes that this will help to improve the quality of care provided to our community that ultimately saves lives; and, WHEREAS, The City Council has the authority to approve direct purchases of goods and services under Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the criteria of Section 12-27 are met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the Purchasing Officer to complete the purchase authorized by this Resolution and sign all necessary contracts upon review and approval of the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of May 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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