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.
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