Title
Disposable Gurney Sheets - Requirements Contract, IFB 19-010 (Ordinance S-45084)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Henry Schein, Inc., to purchase disposable gurney sheets for the Fire Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value shall not exceed $1,221,225.
Report
Summary
The contract is necessary to allow Fire Department staff to purchase disposable gurney sheets to cover ambulance gurneys. These products are necessary to safely transfer patients from the gurney to a hospital bed. The disposable gurney sheets are durable and highly resistant, which allows for absorbency of fluids, guards against stains and spills and aids in infection control.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid, IFB 19-010 for disposable gurney sheets, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The notification was sent to 45 vendors and was posted on the City's website on Aug. 10, 2018. Three offers were received by the Procurement Division on Aug. 31, 2018. All offers received were responsive to the specifications as stated in the solicitation.
Henry Schein, Inc.: $244,244.50
Life-Assist, Inc.: $265,645.00
Bound Tree Medical LLC: $289,389.90
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the bid from Henry Schein, Inc. be accepted as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible bid.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin on or about Nov. 8, 2018 and end Nov. 7, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value shall not exceed $1,221,225. Funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Fire Department.