Title
Laryngeal Mask Airways Requirements Contract for Fire Department (Ordinance S-44377)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Teleflex Medical, Inc. to provide Laryngeal Mask Airways (LMA) 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 $230,000.
Report
Summary
The contract is necessary to provide the Fire Department use of the Laryngeal Mask Airway devices to control and maintain airways for unconscious and unresponsive patients. The LMA Airway is easy to place and has less reported complications. The LMA Airway is recommended by the American Heart Association and is the standard of care for airway control in the medical community. Additionally, the LMA Airway is used by hospital anesthesiologists. The LMA products are essential in responding to life safety situations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as Teleflex Medical, Inc. is the only vendor who can provide LMA Airway products. The LMA Airway products were previously tested and approved by Paramedics and by the Phoenix Fire Department Medical Director. Fire Department Paramedics are highly trained on the use of this device and have determined it to be a critical piece of equipment for successful patient care.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin on or about April 1, 2018 and end March 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value shall not exceed $230,000. 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.