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County Administrator's Report 13. 5.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/20/2018
Issue: Purchase of Seven Cardiac Monitors for the EMS Division
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Seven Cardiac Monitors for the Emergency Medical Services Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of seven cardiac monitors for the Public Safety Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division:

A. Authorize the County to utilize the NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) Cooperative Contract #OK-SW-300, for the purchase of seven LifePak 15 cardiac monitors; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Physio-Control (Vendor #164035), the equipment manufacturer, in the amount of $238,637, for seven LifePak 15 cardiac monitors;

[Funding Source: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service Fund]

BACKGROUND:

Per the guidance from Purchasing Manager, Paul Nobles, single source request do not need to be advertised on the County Website as a sole source advertisement.

Escambia County EMS currently has 35 LP 15’s in our system. With the addition of two new ambulances expected to be delivered within the next two to four weeks, the purchase of four additional ambulances in the new fiscal year and the need for spare cardiac monitors the purchase of these additional monitors will be critical to support our mission.

Physio-Control currently produces the LifePak 15 cardiac monitor. This monitor’s operation and functionality is almost identical to that with which our EMTs and Paramedics are well trained and experienced. Additionally, we have maintained a standardized inventory of Physio-Control cardiac monitors for the last 30 years. During this period other manufacturer’s models have been field tested but have not met the qualities we have enjoyed with the Physio products. These qualities include demonstrated durability, ease of transition and communication with area hospital equipment, and exceptional onsite repair and maintenance.

The ability to utilize the NASPO contract will allow us to purchase these monitors directly from the manufacturer.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding is available in Fund 408, Emergency Medical Service Fund.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Escambia County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; Exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board Approval.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

If approved by the Board, the Public Safety Department will submit a purchase requisition to the Office of Purchasing for issuance of a Purchase Order.

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NASBO Contract