HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Defibrillator Technical Support ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR
DEFIBRILLATOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing an annual sole source
contract for defibrillator technical support services with Physio -Control,
Inc. for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-43465-210-006
(Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance) for an amount not to exceed
$16,493.
BACKGROUND: The maintenance agreement allows for on-site visual/physical technician
inspection and covers any needed repairs throughout the year. It will also
cover batteries and discounts on parts and accessories.
Physio -Control, Inc. is the documented sole source support services
provider for the LifePak Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator, Automatic External
Defibrillator (AED) devices that are kept in City buildings.
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)(A). The contract is for an initial one-year period with
three, one-year renewal options.
Staff recommends approval
JS/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A
SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR DEFIBRILLATOR
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT 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)(A) to purchase defibrillator
technical support services for the Fire Department on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Department has a need for defibrillator technical support
services; and
WHEREAS, Physio -Control, Inc. is the defibrillator technical support services
provider for this type of service and support; 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 as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the annual
sole source contract with renewals for defibrillator technical support services from
Physio -Control, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $16,493.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said defibrillator technical support services.
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 18th day of September, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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