Title
Purchase of Powered Gurneys and Stair Chairs - RFA 19-008 (Ordinance S-45298)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Stryker Sales Corporation, doing business as Stryker Medical Division, to provide the Fire Department with powered gurneys, stair chairs, parts, and accessories. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $700,000.
Report
Summary
The Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), will replace powered gurneys, stair chairs, parts and accessories that have outlived their expected service life. The powered gurneys reduce the number of firefighter back injuries and are a critical part of the Fire Department's efforts to provide life safety transport services to the public. The stair chairs, parts and accessories are used to safely lift and transport non-ambulatory patients down stairs without interruption. The powered gurneys and stair chairs are crucial, as they protect the patient during transport and help prevent injuries to the firefighters.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a Determination Memo citing Stryker Sales Corporation, doing business as Stryker Medical Division, as the only provider in the State of Arizona that meets the specifications and performance standards of the Fire Department. A Determination Memo was completed and approved by the Deputy Finance Director recommending the procurement with Stryker Sales Corporation, doing business as Stryker Medical Division, be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will expire on or about Dec. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $700,000. 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.