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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alert SystemMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2016 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST ALERT SYSTEM RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a sudden cardiac arrest alert system from Physio -Control, Inc. FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 325-44500-210-01-16 (IT Software License Maint. Fees) for an amount not to exceed $18,000.00. It's been documented that early CPR and AED use can increase the cardiac arrest victim's survival. This is a mobile app that will assist in getting the CPR/AED trained public to the victim much quicker, thus potentially increasing the patient survival outcome. This app integrates with CAD and notifies trained personnel/civilians within a particular radius (this radius is set by the Fire Department) of a cardiac arrest victim. Along with the notification of the location of the victim, this app will notify them of the closest AED. This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(d). Physio - Control, Inc. is the sole source provider for the PulsePoint sudden cardiac arrest alert system. Staff recommends approval. RESOLUTION NO. SuDpeA� _, Qk4olffe '-V46Sl 4w7 5Y57,61y, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE A SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST ALERT SYSTEM FROM A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, PHYSIO-CONTROL INC., AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(D) to consider items available from only one source as an exception to the bidding requirements of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Physio -Control Inc. is the sole source provider in our marketplace for the PulsePoint sudden cardiac arrest alert system; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Fire Department has the need for a sudden cardiac arrest alert system; and WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary for the sole source purchase of the PulsePoint sudden cardiac arrest alert system from Physio -Control Inc. for an amount not to exceed $18,000.00. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the sole source purchase of a sudden cardiac arrest alert system. Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of February, 2016. FAI• ATTEST: RES. NO. 2