HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Emergency Medical Continuing EducationMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST
FOR QUOTE FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of an informal request for quote for an annual contract
with optional renewals for emergency medical continuing education with BEST EMS.
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.
BACKGROUND:
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 with four optional, one year renewals will provide
a minimum of 36 continuing education hours per firefighter, per year.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000. Three vendors submitted
quotations as noted below. BEST EMS submitted the lowest responsive and responsible
quote.
Quotes Received:
BEST EMS $21,600.00/YR
Metrocrest Medical Services $24,000.00/YR
Emergency Medical Training Services $25,000.00/YR
Staff recommends approval.
10:59:20 AM 12/9/2015