HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Medical Control ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 7, 2022
SUBJECT: 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 are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an amount
not to exceed $33,719.
BACKGROUND: The Grapevine Fire Department requests a renewal for the contract with
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 hour a day 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. If approved, this will be the sixth
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.
is/LW