Title
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Equipment - EXC 21-092 (Ordinance S-47436)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment from Team Marathon Fitness, Inc., dba Marathon Fitness, for the Fire Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The one-time expenditure will not exceed $125,000.
Report
Summary
This equipment is needed for the Fire Department’s program which provides in-house physical therapy and rehabilitation, by a licensed physical therapist, to firefighters recovering from job-related injuries and surgeries, with emphasis on specific mechanics geared to the firefighter job functions. This unique program was awarded by the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and requires the purchase of specific, specialty physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved determination memo which stated the need for expedited purchase in accordance with the timeline of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2018 Assistance to Firefighters Act Grant Program to purchase physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the contract with Team Marathon Fitness, Inc., dba Marathon Fitness, be accepted.
Contract Term
The one-time purchase will begin on or about April 7, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $125,000; funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.