FLOTEC, INC for Medical Oxygen and Flowmeters for the Houston Fire Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $123,131.05 - General Fund

S21-S26133 - Approve the Sole Source Purchase from Flotec, Inc. in amount not to exceed $123,131.05 for medical oxygen and flowmeters for the Houston Fire Department.

Specific Explanation

The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase from Flotec, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $123,131.05 for medical oxygen and flowmeters for the Houston Fire Department (HFD).  It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month period with two one-year options. 

Flotec, Inc. is the designer and manufacturer of medical oxygen regulators and flowmeters.   These products have unique patented designs and features that are proprietary to Flotec, Inc.   The InGage® regulators are designed to provide a constant flow of oxygen through check valves or flow selector outlets which can be either a hose or fitting.  The flowmeters are calibrated, 12-position, fixed orifice, non-gravity sensitive devices for on board O2 tanks to double ambulance outlet capacity.  This equipment is outfitted for and compatible with pre-existing mounted cylinders in the Department's fleet of emergency medical ambulances.  Flotec, Inc. holds patented rights, copyright restrictions, and sells directly to the Houston Fire Department.  

This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter to 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) " a procurement of items that are available from only one source because of patents" of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements. 

M/WBE Participation:

Zero-Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.

Hire Houston First

This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance.  Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source supplier for this purchase. 

Fiscal Note:

Funding for this item is included in the FY2017 Adopted Budget.  Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.

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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer             Department Approval Authority Signature

Finance/Strategic Procurement Division

                                                         Estimated Spending Authority:

$123,131.05

 General Fund (1000)