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County Administrator's Report 13. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/03/2014
Issue: Purchase of 35 Cardiac Monitors, with Trade-In, for the EMS Division
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of 35 Cardiac Monitors, with Trade-In, for the Emergency Medical Services Division - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the purchase of 35 cardiac monitors for the Public Safety Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division:

A. Authorize the County to piggyback off of the NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) Cooperative Contract #SW300, for the purchase of 35 LifePak 15 cardiac monitors;

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Physio-Control (Vendor #164035), the equipment manufacturer, in the amount of $948,718.15, for 35 LifePak 15 cardiac monitors; and

C. Approve the 5 Request for Disposition of Property Forms, allowing the Public Safety Department to trade in 35 LifePak 12 cardiac monitors toward the purchase of the LifePak 15 cardiac monitors.

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

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County’s entire inventory of cardiac monitor/defibrillators is quickly reaching the end of life expectancy and soon will be irreparable or too costly to properly maintain. 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 piggyback off of the NASPO contract will allow us to purchase these monitors directly from the manufacturer and allow for the maximum trade-in allowance.

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. In addition, the Department will coordinate with the manufacturer with regard to the trade-in equipment.

Attachments
NASPO #SW300 Physio Bid
Dispo LifePak Tradein