Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Procure One (1) Cardiac Monitor and Related Accessories for the Fire Department and Utilize a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY), in an Amount not to Exceed $60,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Fire Department’s request to procure one (1) new LIFEPAK 35 (LP35) Cardiac Monitor and related accessories from Stryker for placement on Truck 51 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #041823-STY in an amount not to exceed $60,000 and waive the competitive bidding process pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the use of Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY; and,
C. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) new cardiac monitor (LIFEPAK 35) and related accessories from Stryker for placement on Truck 51 in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and,
D. Authorizing issuance of the Purchase Order and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Deny the request; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the Council.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 and Section 3.04.210 – Exemptions from competitive bidding;
“Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, competitive bidding requirements for purchases in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), the "bidding threshold," may be waived with the approval of the city council. Waivers may be authorized for, but are not limited to, cooperative purchasing in conjunction with other governmental entities, professional services,...
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