From
Caroline Siskowic
Title
Price Agreement for EMS (Emergency Medical Services) disposable and non-disposable supplies from BoundTree Medical for $200,000 annually for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $1,000,000 if all extensions are exercised; and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Seven responses to Bid #15028 were received for the purchase of medical supplies and equipment. BoundTree Medical of Chicago, IL is the overall low bid for the 237 items listed on bid #15028. An estimated expenditure of $200,000 is anticipated to provide emergency medical services to citizens and visitors of Grand Prairie. It is the Fire Department's recommendation to accept a one year price agreement with an option to renew for four years on a year-to-year basis with BoundTree Medical.
Financial Consideration
EMS Supplies and tools are budgeted items and will be paid from the FY 2014/2015 General Fund budget, Fire Department.