HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Medical Continuing EducationMEMO TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONTINUING EDUCATION AND
TERMINATION OF CURRENT CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of an informal request for quote for an annual contract
for emergency medical continuing education with BEST EMS and terminate the current
contract with Red River Medical Institute.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44505-210-4 (Travel
Training and Dues) in the amount of $21,600.00.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy. Quotes
were received from three vendors.
Quotes Received:
BEST EMS $21,600.00/YR
Metrocrest Medical Services $24,000.00/YR
Red River Medical Institute $26,400.00/YR
The Grapevine Fire Department desires to change to BEST EMS for emergency medical
continuing education services in part due to the move to BEST EMS for Medical Control
and the close affiliation between BEST EMS and Baylor Regional Medical Center at
Grapevine. BEST EMS was also the lowest bid.
The Texas Department of State Health Services requires all paramedics to 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 will provide a minimum of 36 continuing
education hours per firefighter per year.
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