P01-S25679.A1 - Amend Council Motion 2016-0377, passed August 3, 2016, to increase the spending authority from $855,800.00 to $1,069,750.00 for the purchase of Arrow EZ-IO systems for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council amendment to Council Motion No. 2016-0377 to increase the spending authority for the purchase of Arrow EZ-IO systems awarded to Teleflex, LLC (formerly Arrow International, Inc.) from $855,800.00 to $1,069,750.00. Due to the pandemic, the Houston Fire Department has had an increase in the usage of the EZ-IO systems.
This award began August 23, 2016 for a 36-month period with two one-year options to renew in the amount not to exceed $855,800.00. Expenditures as of March 23, 2021 totaled $851,529.50. All other terms and conditions shall remain as previously approved by City Council.
After award, the increased service cost and requirements have depleted the spending authority sooner than anticipated. The additional spending authority will provide the department continued use of key equipment required by first responders to be operationally ready in the service and wellbeing of the community and themselves.
Teleflex, LLC provides the IO needles and accessories for use by the Houston Fire Department. These patented systems align with the EZ-IO systems already deployed in the field and these supplies are critical to the citizens of Houston.
Teleflex, LLC is the sole distributor, designer, and manufacturer for the equipment and does not sell through distributors or dealers in the United States.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022 (a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement of items that are available from only one source" is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE 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 FY2021 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY2021
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Fire
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$213,950.00
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$0
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$213,950.00
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