Title
LUCAS Devices Contract - RFA-24-0003 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50596)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Howmedica Osteonics Corp dba Stryker Sales, LLC to provide Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS) compression devices for the City of Phoenix Fire Department (PFD). Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,250,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide LUCAS compression devices and annual onsite preventative maintenance inspection and unlimited repairs. The City of Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) uses this chest compression device in the treatment of patients in cardiac arrest. The PFD has used these devices since 2016, and they have shown to administer consistent and high-quality chest compressions, ultimately resulting in better patient outcomes. The LUCAS devices are an essential tool in the PFD's mission to provide emergency Advanced Life Support (ALS) to the community.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. The City of Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) requests a contract with Howmedica Osteonics Corp dba Stryker Sales, LLC for purchase of new, and annual onsite preventative maintenance inspection and unlimited repairs of LUCAS devices. The City of Phoenix currently owns 64 LUCAS devices and retaining Howmedica Osteonics Corp dba Stryker Sales, LLC as its vendor will provide cost savings from continuity of maintenance, ease of use, training, and eliminating the need for replacing the current devices with different equipment.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about March 1, 2024, for a five-year term with two one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,250,000 for the seven-year aggregate term.
Funding is available in the City of Phoenix Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the City of Phoenix Fire Department.