HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Emergency Medical SuppliesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2023
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the renewal of an annual contract
for the purchase of emergency medical supplies with Bound Tree Medical,
LLC for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an
estimated annual amount of $100,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
emergency medical supplies on an as -needed basis for the Fire
Department to equip five mobile intensive care units. The Fire Department
staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for specification compliance
and determined that this annual contract would provide the best product,
service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the City of Midlothian, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter
791.
Bids were received by the City of Midlothian, Texas for emergency
medical supplies with Bound Tree Medical, LLC. The pricing received from
Bound Tree Medical is fair and reasonable. The contract was for an initial
two-year period with three, one-year optional renewals. If approved, this
will be for the first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
is/LW