HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Alert SystemMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST ALERT SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a sudden cardiac
arrest alert system from Physio -Control, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 325-44500-210-01-16 (IT
Software License Maint. Fees) for an amount not to exceed $18,000.00.
It's been documented that early CPR and AED use can increase the cardiac arrest
victim's survival. This is a mobile app that will assist in getting the CPR/AED trained
public to the victim much quicker, thus potentially increasing the patient survival
outcome. This app integrates with CAD and notifies trained personnel/civilians within a
particular radius (this radius is set by the Fire Department) of a cardiac arrest victim.
Along with the notification of the location of the victim, this app will notify them of the
closest AED.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(d). Physio -
Control, Inc. is the sole source provider for the PulsePoint sudden cardiac arrest alert
system.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. SuDpeA� _,
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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 PURCHASE A
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST ALERT SYSTEM 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 Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022, General Exemptions (a)(7)(D) 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
the PulsePoint sudden cardiac arrest alert system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Fire Department has the need for a sudden
cardiac arrest alert system; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary for the sole source purchase of the PulsePoint sudden cardiac arrest alert
system from Physio -Control Inc. for an amount not to exceed $18,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the sole source purchase of a sudden cardiac arrest alert
system.
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 16th day of February, 2016.
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ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2