Report Prepared by: Janet German, Management Analyst, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Procure One (1) New Cardiac Monitor for the Fire Department and Utilize a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY, Amendments #1 and 2), 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 from Stryker utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement (Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY, Amendments #1 and 2) in an amount not to exceed $60,000 and waive the competitive bidding process.
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, Amendments #1 and 2; and,
C. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) new cardiac monitor (LIFEPAK 35) from Stryker 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.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 25/26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced Fire Department (MFD) is in the final phases of a critical evolution from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities. This transition is essential to providing a higher tier of emergency medical care, allowing our personnel to perform advanced interventions and cardiac monitoring that were previously unavailable. Cardiac monitors are a critical part of our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) sys...
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