PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Fire-Rescue Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year service price agreement for parts, repairs, preventative maintenance and calibration for automatic stretcher load systems and power stretchers for the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department - Howmedica Osteonics Corp/Stryker Sales, LLC dba Stryker Instruments, sole source - Estimated amount of $615,172.20 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for parts, repairs, preventative maintenance and calibration for automatic stretcher load systems and power stretchers. Annual maintenance is required for all automatic stretcher load systems and power stretchers to ensure proper operation and prevent the risk of injury. Maintaining existing stretcher load systems and power stretchers is essential to Fire-Rescue's replacement plan for power stretchers and stair chairs.
On November 10, 2015, the City Council authorized a living wage policy that requires contractors to pay their employees a "living wage" rate as established annually by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator for Dallas County by Resolution No. 15-2141. The calculated living wage during the solicitation process of this contract is $17.82; the selected vendor meets this requirement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
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