HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Emergency Medical Supplies MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 17, 2024
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for an annual contract for
emergency medical supplies with Bound Tree Medical, LLC for the Fire
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire and Police) 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.
Purchases will be made and 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, LLC is fair and reasonable. The contract was for an
initial two-year period with two one-year optional renewals. If approved,
this will be the final renewal available. The Fire Department and
Purchasing staff 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.
Staff recommends approval.
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