HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Defibrillator Technical Support ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
O BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER'61'
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR AN ANNUAL SOLE
SOURCE CONTRACT WITH RENEWALS FOR
DEFIBRILLATOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for an annual sole source contract with
renewals for defibrillator technical support services from Physio -Control, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-43465-210-1 (Misc.
Equipment Maint.) for an annual estimated budgeted amount of $19,431.00.
BACKGROUND:
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022(A)(7)(A). Physio -Control, Inc., is the
sole source provider for LifePak devices, emergency response services and training.
The contract is for an initial one-year period with two, one-year renewal options.
Physio -Control, Inc. is the sole source support services provider for the Fire
Department's LifePak 15 Cardiac Monitor/Difibrillators and the Automatic External
Difibrillators (AED) that are kept in City buildings. 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.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW
9/8/2015 (4:54:22 PM)
RESOLUTION NO. Fi61?1a-1r wL
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO CONTRACT FOR
DEFIBRILLATOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES FROM
A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, PHYSIO -CONTROL INC., 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 the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (A) (7) (A) to consider items available from only one source
as an exception to the bidding requirements of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Physio -Control Inc. is the sole source provider in our marketplace for
LifePak defibrillator devices, emergency response services and training; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Fire Department has the need to add technical
support services for the current inventory of cardiac monitors/defibrillators of the same
brand; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
ROW, THEREFORE,• • OF OF
GRAPEVINE,
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to contract for technical support services for LifePak monitor/defibrillators and
maintenance from Physio -Control Inc. for an annual budgeted amount of $19,431.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said 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 15th day of September, 2015
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2