Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Clint Welborn
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the purchase of automatic chest compression devices from Stryker Sales Corporation utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in the amount of $350,194
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant ("AFG") Program. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance through financial assistance, the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire related hazards.
Ocala Fire Rescue ("OFR") applied for and was awarded an AFG from FEMA for the purchase of automatic chest compression devices. These portable devices perform automated chest compressions, which enable providers to focus on other critical patient needs.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
As a political subdivision of the State of Florida, the City of Ocala qualifies as an eligible user of Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreements to procure commodities and services. LUCAS automatic chest compression devices and associated equipment will be purchased utilizing Sourcewell Agreement No. 041823 with Stryker Sales, LLC. These commodities were competitively solicited by Sourcewell, a Minnesota agency and service cooperative, and the solicitation documents have been evaluated and determined by the City's Procurement and Contracting Department to be cost-effective and to afford best value.
As a condition of the grant the City is obligated to contribute non-federal funds equal to or greater than 10% of the awarded amount. The City was awarded a total grant amount of $357,571. The quote for the automatic chest compression devices is $350,198. The City will match $31,538 and FEMA will contribute $318,358.
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