Sole Source Bid Received for S21-S25679 - Approve the sole source purchase of Arrow EZ-IO systems from Arrow International, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $855,800.00 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 of Arrow EZ-IO systems from Arrow International, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $855,800.00 for the Houston Fire Department. It is further requested that authorization be given to make purchases, as needed, for a 36-month term with two one-year options.
This award consists of approximately 1,515 various sized needle sets, 150 boxes of stabilizer dressing, and 25 battery powered vascular access drivers to be used by the emergency medical staff accommodating immediate intraosseous access in patients for critical situations and life-threatening emergencies. These patented systems align with the EZ-IO systems already deployed in the field and these supplies are critical to the citizens of Houston.
Arrow International, Inc. 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 Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
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 FY17 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY17
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Out Years
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Total
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Fire
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$177,160.00
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$678,640.00
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$855,800.00
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