STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the purchase of automated chest compression systems for the Fire-Rescue Department with Stryker EMS through the National Association of State Procurement Officials cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $344,455.02 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
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BACKGROUND
The purchase of automated chest compression systems will provide high-quality and consistent chest compressions in emergency situations including patient movement, transportation, and during prolonged CPR. This automated CPR device will be used to perform life-saving chest compressions during transport of patients while Fire-Rescue Department (DFD) personnel remain safely seated. These systems are carried on all dispatched Emergency Medical Service Field Supervisor vehicles driven by Command Staff. This device reduce fatigue in DFD personnel by eliminating prolonged resuscitation attempts and switching personnel.
DFD can maximize its ability to respond to COVID-19 public health and safety needs with the purchase of automated chest compression systems. DFD is utilizing Covid-19 funds to enhance the efficient and effective response to emergency services in diverse and equitable manner.
The National Association of State Procurement Officials cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to provide relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by Resolution No. 21-1149.
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2021-22 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by Resolution No. 21-1590.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
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Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds |
$344,455.02 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$344,455.02 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Stryker EMS - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
Stryker EMS
3800 East Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49002
Kevin Lobo, Chief Executive Officer