P06-S26683.A2 - Amend Council Motion 2018-0575, passed November 7, 2018, as amended by Council Motion 2021-0243, passed May 12, 2021 to increase the spending authority from $13,811,698.70 to $15,611,698.70 for the purchase of medical, dental, and ambulatory supplies, and pharmaceuticals for the Houston Fire Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the Interim Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council amend Council Motion No. 2018-0575, as amended by Council Motion No. 2021-0243 to increase the spending authority for the purchase of medical, dental, and ambulatory supplies, and pharmaceuticals awarded to Bound Tree Medical, LLC from $5,709,224.70 to $6,759,224.70 and Life Assist, Inc. from $8,102,474.00 to $8,852,474.00. The additional spending authority will enable the Houston Fire Department (HFD) to continue to make purchases until a new award is presented to City Council, and ensure that the HFD's first responders have the vital medical supplies utilized to save lives and provide medical care to the citizens of Houston.
After award, the increased cost in supplies and requirements over the past years have depleted the spending authority faster than anticipated. Bound Tree Medical, LLC and Life Assist, Inc. are essential vendors to the HFD for providing the medical, dental, and ambulatory supplies, and pharmaceuticals required by emergency units to operate effectively. These supplies are critical in the day-to-day field operations of HFD.
This award began November 7, 2018 for a 36-month period, with two one-year options to renew in the amount not to exceed $12,823,074.00 and was subsequently amended by Council Motion No. 2021-0243 to increase the spending authority awarded to Bound Tree Medical, LLC from $4,720,600.00 to $5,709,224.70. Expenditures as of August 9, 2022 totaled $13,804,251.41.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that a “procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s residents” is exempt from the competitive requirements of purchases.
MWBE Participation:
Zero percentage goal-document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2023 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield Department Approval Authority
Interim Chief Procurement Officer
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY2023
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Fire Department
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$1,800,000.00
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$0.00
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$1,800,000.00
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