Title
Contract for Automatic External Defibrillators (Ordinance S-44498)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the use of the US Communities Contract (12-JLH-011) with Cintas Corporation for the purchase of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $2,191,200.
Report
Summary
This contract is necessary to replace the aging inventory of AEDs citywide. The AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest by sending an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm. The devices are critical to provide life safety efforts to the public in City facilities.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, a participating agreement is required when the City uses a cooperative agreement from another public agency. The contract was awarded through a competitive process consistent with the City's procurement processes, as set forth in the Phoenix City Code, Chapter 43. The US Communities contract covers the leasing of equipment, assessment of equipment, installation, online compliance tool, monthly inspections and replacement of pads and batteries. The contract was awarded on April 1, 2012. The use of this cooperative contract will provide the City the deepest national discounts on the devices.
Contract Term
The contract term will be effective through March 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $2,191,200. Funds are available in various departments' budgets. Cintas Corporation is offering between $40-$600 for trade in of existing AEDs through July 31, 2018, depending on age of equipment.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.