HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Emergency Medical Supplies MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER QZ
MEETING DATE: MARCH 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for emergency medical
supplies with Bound Tree Medical, LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this are currently available in account 100-42225-210-006 (EMS Expenses &
Supplies) in an annual estimated amount of$137,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for emergency medical
supplies on an as-needed basis for the Fire Department to equip five mobile intensive
care units. The Fire Department staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for
specification compliance and determined that this annual contract would provide the
best product, service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City
Purchases will be made and in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the
City of Cedar Hill, Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
The City of Cedar Hill, Texas awarded an agreement extension for Emergency Medical
Supplies with Bound Tree Medical, LLC on January 24, 2017. The pricing received from
Bound Tree Medical, LLC is fair and reasonable with no increase in pricing. The
agreement was for an initial one-year period with three, one-year renewal options. If
approved, this will be for the first renewal option.
Staff recommends approval.
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