Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of mechanical CPR devices and accessories in the amount of $143,193.69 from Zoll Medical Corp.
Summary
DATE: June 7, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: James Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Purchase of Mechanical CPR Devices for Front Line EMS Units
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Fire Department currently utilizes three Zoll AutoPulse mechanical CPR devices on supervisor vehicles. Purchasing nine more Zoll AutoPulse mechanical CPR devices would place an AutoPulse on frontline EMS Units at every Fire Station. Mechanical CPR devices deliver high-quality continuous compressions and is associated with increased survival rates in out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest patients. Utilizing the mechanical CPR devices for patients affected by COVID-19 and other related medical concerns increases survival rates as well.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Purchase nine mechanical compression devices
Do Not Purchase nine mechanical compression devices
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
The purchase of nine Zoll AutoPulse mechanical compression devices is recommended to outfit front line EMS units at all fire stations with the same mechanical CPR devices.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This purchase conforms to City policies and law. Purchases made through a sole source are exempt from the competitive bidding process as stated in Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) section 252.022(a)(7)(A), a local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state laws requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for purchase of the goods or services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Mechanical Compression Devices are a total cost of $143,193.69 in FY 2022.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Community Dev...
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