From
Caroline Siskowic
Title
Assignment of Contract for EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System Price Agreement from ARROW INTERNATIONAL, INC to TELEFLEX, LLC; this sole source agreement was for $35,000 annually for one year initially with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $175,000 if all renewal options are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute any additional renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations up to $50,000 or 25% of the original contract value so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal term(s)
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City currently contracts with Arrow International with an active price agreement, which will expire in March 2020 with four one-year renewals remaining, approved by City Council in March of 2019 (#19-8773).
In December of 2019, the City received a request from the vendor to assign the contract to an affiliate, Teleflex, Inc, at the same pricing, terms, and conditions. If approved, an assignment of contract will be executed, and all future renewals will be to Teleflex, Inc.
The EZ-IO Infusion System injects directly into the bone marrow to provide a non-collapsible entry point into the venous system. This technique is used in emergency situations to provide fluids and medication when intravenous access is not feasible. The EZ-IO Infusion System is comprised of various needle sets, power driver, connects, and stabilizers. This agreement will be used by the Fire Department’s EMS Division. The EZ-IO system has been in use by the Fire Department for several years.
Financial Consideration
Funding was initially approved in CC Item# 19-8773 and is still available and budgeted for in FY 2019/2020 General Fund budget 291210-60295. Funding for future fiscal years will be paid from that years approved budget.