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Consider a memorandum/resolution purchasing a Power Pro 2 stretcher, Power Load system and ProCare Preventive Maintenance from Stryker Sales, LLC, in the amount of $80,865 for Fiscal Year 2025.
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DATE: October 1, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jim Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Purchase of Stryker Stretcher System with ProCare Preventive Maintenance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Fire Department requests to purchase one new Power Pro 2 stretcher with Power Load system, as well as ProCare Maintenance Warranty for each item from Stryker Sales, LLC. The Power Load system is mounted in each ambulance and mechanically loads the stretcher and patient into the ambulance. This item helps prevent injuries to personnel by no longer needing to routinely manually load the stretcher and patient into the ambulance. Pro Care is the 5-year warranty provided by Stryker Sales LLC which will cover all items and repairs for this specific stretcher and loading system, including batteries and annual maintenance to ensure our equipment remains up to date and functioning properly. The Killeen Fire Department currently stocks each ambulance with stretchers from Stryker Sales, LLC and wishes to remain consistent with equipment already in service.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This purchase conforms to City Policy as supported by Sole/Single Source based upon manufacturer, standardization, and warranty from Original Manufacturer
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The FY 2025 expenditure for Stryker Sales, LLC in an amount not to exceed $80,865.
Future expenditures will be assessed annually based upon equipment status and need for replacement.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expense for FY 2025.
Future expenditures will be dictated by needs at the time of asses...
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