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FROM: BRUNO RUtitIBEL4W, CITY MANAGER��'
MEETING DATE; JANUARY 17, 2017
SUBJECT. APPROVAL FQR THE AWARD C}F AN INF4RMAL REQUEST
FOR QUOTE FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY
MEDICA� CONTINUING EDUCATI4N
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of an infarmal request far quote for an annual contract
for emergency medical continuing education with BEST EMS.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in accoun# 100-445Q5-21 Q-4 (Travel
Training and Dues} in the amaunt of$27,210.00.
BACKGRqUND:
The Texas Department of State Health Services requires all paramedics ta receive a
minimum of 144 hours of continuing education every four years. The Grapevine Fire
Department utilizes a certified educational service to provide the required training on a
monthly schedule. This annual contract with three optional, one year renewals will provide
a minimum of 48 continuing education hours per firefighter per year.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for p�rchases under $50,OQ0. Three vendors submitted
quotations as nated below. BE�T EMS submitted the lowest responsive and respansible
quate.
Quotes received:
BEST EM� $27,210.OQ
Emergency Medical Training Services $28,000.00
Metracrest Medical Services $30,Q00.00
Staff recommends approval.
JS/B�