Subject: S21-S23864-A1 - Amend Council Motion 2011-0322, Passed April 20, 2011 to increase the spending authority from $723,125.00 to $903,906.25 for EZ-IO Needle Sets for the Houston Fire Department
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Fire Department and the City Purchasing Agent recommend that City Council amend Council Motion 2011-0322, to increase the spending authority for EZ-IO needle sets awarded to Arrow International, Inc. formerly Vidacare Corporation from $723,125.00 to $903,906.25. The additional spending authority will enable the Department to continue to make purchases through the remainder of the awarded term.
This award began April 26, 2011 for a 60-month term in an amount not to exceed $723,125.00. Expenditures as of September 2, 2015 totaled $722,737.50. All other terms and conditions shall remain as previously approved by City Council.
This award consists of EZ-IO patented needle sets, lithium-battery powered drills, and stabilizers to support the Department's emergency medical staff.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids were solicited prior to the passing of the ordinance by City Council in September 2011.
Attachment: MWBE zero-percent goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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Calvin D. Wells, City Purchasing Agent Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority:
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DEPARTMENT
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FY16
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FIRE
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$180,781.25
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