HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Medical Control ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL
CONTROL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for medical
control services with BEST EMS for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44530-210-
006 (EMS Professional Fees) for an amount not to exceed $31,282.
BACKGROUND: The Grapevine Fire Department currently utilizes BEST EMS for Medical
Control services in part due to the close affiliation between BEST EMS
and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Grapevine. This affiliation
allows on -duty Baylor Scott & White Emergency Department physicians to
provide 24 hours a day medical guidance to Grapevine Fire Department
paramedics by phone and in person.
Dr. Justin Northeim is the principle contact with BEST EMS. Dr. Northeim
is an Emergency Department physician at Baylor Scott & White Medical
Center at Grapevine. BEST EMS currently provides Medical Control
Services to nine local fire department including Carrollton, Euless,
McKinney, Keller, Colleyville, Argyle, Trophy Club, Roanoke, and DFW
Airport. The original contract was for one-year with four optional renewals.
If approved, this will be the third renewal.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
professional services.
Staff recommends approval
JS/LW