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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the BuyBoard purchase of consumable medical supplies from Bound Tree and Henry Schein, in the combined amount of $476,000.00.
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DATE: November 3, 2026
TO: Laurie Wilson, Interim City Manager
FROM: James Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Purchase of Consumable Medical Supplies
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Fire Department purchases consumable medical supplies for the emergency medical services division annually. Each year the Fire Department completes a cost comparison between several vendors on cooperative contracts. EMS Captains order the necessary items to resupply EMS units from the vendors listed below through their respective cooperative contract. As pricing may change between vendors throughout the year, EMS Captains utilize the selected vendors and purchase from whichever vendor has the lower price at the time an item is ordered.
Bound Tree BuyBoard Contract #804-26
Henry Schein BuyBoard Contract #804-26
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
These purchases will be made through Bound Tree Medical BuyBoard Contract #804-26 and Henry Schein BuyBoard Contract #804-26. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive bidding process, as stated in Texas Local Government Code (TLGC) section 271.102, subchapter F, “a local government that purchases goods or services under this subchapter satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total FY 2027 expenditure is $476,000. Future expenditures will be determined annually based on operational needs and available appropriations.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure authorization for FY 2027, with purchases occurring throug...
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