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County Administrator's Report 11. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	01/07/2016
Issue: PD 14-15.083 Purchase of Medical Supplies
From:	Mike Weaver
Department:	Public Safety
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Medical Supplies - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders for the purchase of medical supplies for the Public Safety Department, to Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Midwest Medical Supply Co., LLC, and Henry Schein, Inc.:

A. Approve the multiple Award Agreement for Medical Supplies for Escambia County, PD 14-15.083, for the Purchase of Medical Supplies to Boundtree Medical, LLC, for an estimated annual amount of $52,500, and to Midwest Medical Supply Co., LLC, for an estimated annual amount of $50,000, for a term of 36 months with two options for 12-month extensions; and

B. Authorize the County to utilize the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance Agreement (MMCAP) MMS15001 for the purchase of Medical Supplies for the Public Safety Department for the issuance of a Purchase Order, in the amount of $52,500, to Henry Schein, Inc.

The Invitation to Bid PD 14-15.083, Medical Supplies for Escambia County, was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on August 17, 2015. Proposals were received from three vendors for PD 14-15.083.

[Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Medical Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 55201, Operating Supplies]

BACKGROUND:

The Invitation to Bid PD 14-15.083 Medical Supplies was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on August 17, 2015 per the Purchasing Policy for utilization of Cooperative Purchase Agreement – PP120. Three bids were received on November 16, 2015 for the multiple award contract for the purchase of medical supplies for the Public Safety Department. The Public Safety Department has reviewed the bids from all three vendors and has recommended the utilization of the MMCAP agreement for the most favorable pricing for Henry Schein and and has entered into a County agreement with Boundtree Medical LLC and Midwest Medical Supply Co. LLC. The multiple award approach for the purchase of medical supplies allows the Public Safety Department to price the items from all three vendors prior to ordering and purchase at the best price at the time of ordering. Continuity of mission critical services provided by the Public Safety Department is ensured by maintaining multiple sources of medical supplies.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding: Fund 408, Emergency Services, Cost Center 330302, EMS Operations, Object Code 55201

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Florida, 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchases and Contracts. The Invitation to Bid PD 14-15.083 Medical Supplies was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on August 17, 2015 per the Purchasing Policy for utilization of Cooperative Purchase Agreement – PP120. Three bids were received on November 16, 2015 for the multiple award for the purchase of medical supplies for the Public Safety Department. The Public Safety Department has reviewed the bids from all three vendors and has recommended the utilization of the MMCAP agreement for the most favorable pricing for Henry Schein and entered into a County agreement with Boundtree Medical LLC and Midwest Medical Supply Co. LLC. The multiple award approach for the purchase of medical supplies allows the Public Safety Department to price the items from all three vendors prior to ordering and purchase at the best price at the time of ordering. Continuity of mission critical services provided by the Public Safety Department is ensured by maintaining multiple sources of medical supplies.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Purchase Order will be issued by the Office of Purchasing.

Attachments
PD 14-15.083 Tab Award
Bound Tree Agreement
Midwest Agreement
Henry Schein MMCAP