ORDINANCE appropriating $4,702,001.53 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund; awarding contract to PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC for Defibrillator and Defibrillator Maintenance Services for Various Departments

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KUBOSH, LE and CHRISTIE

This was Item 29 on Agenda of April 27, 2016

S07-L25476 - Approve an Ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $4,405,929.53 out of the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) and awarding a contract to Physio-Control, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,921,966.53 for defibrillator and defibrillator maintenance services for Various Departments.

Specific Explanation:

The City Purchasing Agent recommends that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a contract for three-years and two automatic one-year renewals, and payment to Physio-Control, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,921,966.53 for the purchase of defibrillators, defibrillator maintenance and repair services, defibrillator repair parts and replacement devices for various departments.  To protect the public health and safety and prevent HFD trucks and ambulances from operating without certified defibrillators, 300 AEDs with cases and 100 LifePak15 devices, along with maintenance services, were ordered (via emergency purchase order) or received while the contract was being finalized. As a result, this award also includes payment in an amount not to exceed $4,405,929.53 for these essential devices and services.  This contract will be used to maintain these lifesaving devices in optimum working order.

Physio-Control, Inc. is the manufacturer and sole maintenance provider for these heart monitor defibrillators (LifePak12 & LifePak 15) and automated external and public access defibrillators (LifePak 500, LifePak 1000, LifePak CR PLUS and LifePak EXPRESS AEDs) which are portable, self-contained, battery operated, and user-friendly devices designed for use by EMS crews and laymen for the resuscitation of patients.  These units defibrillate (shock) a heart that has stopped beating, utilizing the most current electrical technology (biphasic energy delivery), to successfully convert a heart rhythm to one that can produce a pulse.

The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools, replacement parts, supplies, expendable items, and equipment necessary to provide maintenance, remedial repair, and calibration services for defibrillators and automated external defibrillators.  The LifePak 12 and LifePak 15 units are used by Paramedic crews to perform lifesaving procedures in life-threatening situations.  LifePak 500s & 1000s, are biphasic AEDs used by EMS crews. LifePak CR PLUS and LifePak EXPRESS AEDs are strategically installed in City buildings and high-traffic public access areas (PAD) enabling non-medical personnel to assist patients in need of basic life support.

The Houston Fire Department will monitor this contract to ensure compliance with Administrative Procedures and AED guidelines.

This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (2) "a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents" of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.

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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer           Department Approval Authority Signature

Finance/Strategic Procurement Division

$4,405,929.53 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

$1,390,000.00 - General Fund (1000)

$     78,000.00 - Storm Water Fund (2302)

$     25,000.00 - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund (2310)

$     15,637.00 - Water & Sewer System Operating Fund (8300)

$       7,400.00 - Building Inspection Fund (2301)

$5,921,966.53   Total

Richard Morris,  Division Manager (832) 393-8736

Rodney West, Fire Chief, (832) 394-6731

Cynthia Vargas, Assistant Fire Chief, (832) 394-6926