HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2j: Contract with Life Assist for Paramedic Field Supply ReplacementDATE: July 6, 2010
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tony L. Trabbie, Fire Chief ��
By: David Haney, Deputy Fire Chief /OperationsT/7
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
Fire Department
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR
CONTRACT WITH LIFE ASSIST, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$55,000.00, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PARAMEDIC FIELD
SUPPLIES UTILIZED DURING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 -2011
Recommended Action: Approve
During the course of fiscal year 2010 -2011, the Fire Department has the need to
purchase paramedic field supplies to replace those utilized during emergency medical
treatment.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Life Assist, in the amount not to exceed $55,000.00, for the replacement of
paramedic field supplies utilized during emergency medical treatment for fiscal year
2010 -2011.
The Fire Department maintains an inventory of paramedic field supplies, including
medications, intravenous fluids, assorted needles, bandages, splints, tape, gloves,
oxygen masks, EKG paper and electrodes, and other miscellaneous medical supplies.
These items are used on a regular basis during medical treatment of a patient and
standard emergency operations. In addition, the Fire Department also maintains in its
inventory additional paramedic field supplies to mitigate larger -scale incidents in the
event of a disaster. Traditionally, paramedic field supplies utilized by the Fire
Department are restocked using a private medical supplier.
Mayor and City Council
July 6, 2010
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DISCUSSION
In May 2010, a notice inviting bids for paramedic field supplies was sent to thirteen (13)
vendors. Four (4) bids were returned, of which two (2) were "no bid." Life Assist was
the lowest bid that met the specifications outlined in the contract.
By awarding the contract to Life Assist, the City of Arcadia has ensured a quality
inventory of paramedic field supplies at a fiscally responsible cost for fiscal year 2010-
2011. After June 30, 2011, the City is reserving its option to renew this agreement as
stipulated in the General Conditions of the Price Agreement for a maximum of three (3)
years thereafter.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds for paramedic field supplies are included in the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year
operating budget designated for paramedic supplies.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one (1) year contract with Life Assist,
not to exceed $55,000.00, for the replacement of paramedic field supplies utilized
during emergency medical treatment for Fiscal Year 2010 -2011.
Approved: 3
Donald Penman, City Manager