HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Medical Control ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021
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 are currently available in account 100-44530-210-
006 (EMS Professional Fees) for an amount not to exceed $32,883.
BACKGROUND: The Grapevine Fire Department requests the renewal of a professional
services contract with BEST EMS for medical control services 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-hour medical guidance
to Grapevine Fire Department paramedics by phone and in person. Dr.
Justin Northeim will be 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 numerous fire departments. The initial
contract was for one-year, with optional renewals.
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.
is/LW