Item Coversheet
  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 1/9/2023
DEPARTMENT:Fire
DIRECTOR:Chris Biggerstaff, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM:Purchase of Lifepak 15, Power-PRO 2 Cots, and LUCAS Devices. 
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Approval of Expenditure

ITEM SUMMARY

To approve an expenditure for the purchase of Lifepack 15, Power-PRO 2 Cots, and LUCAS devices in the estimated amount of $563,391 from Stryker Corporation for Plano Fire-Rescue; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

BACKGROUND

Standard medical equipment used by Plano Fire-Rescue (PFR) includes the LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitor, Power-PRO 2 ambulance cot, and LUCAS Device chest compression system.  Stryker Corporation is the sole source vendor for the LIFEPAK 15, Power-PRO 2, and LUCAS Device.  Plano Fire-Rescue recommends awarding the purchase of three (3) LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitors, nine (9) Power-PRO 2 cots, and four (4) LUCAS Devices in the amount of $563,391 to Stryker Corporation.  

 

Funding for three (3) LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitors is included in FY 2022-23 Budget Supplement #00552001 - Additional Med Units.

 

Funding for three (3) Power-PRO 2 cots is included in FY 2022-23 Budget Supplement #00552001 – Additional Med Units. 

 

PFR currently has six (6) Power-PRO cots that have reached the end of their service life.  Funding for six (6) replacement Power-PRO 2 cots is available in the Fire Department’s Equipment Replacement Fund.

 

PFR currently has four (4) LUCAS Devices that have reached the end of their service life.  Funding for four (4) replacement LUCAS Devices is available in the Fire Department’s Equipment Replacement Fund.  

 

If not awarded, Plano Fire-Rescue will not have the necessary equipment to adequately provide Emergency Medical Services.  Deferred replacement of old equipment will result in additional maintenance costs for units that are beyond their recommended service life.

 

The City is exempt from the competitive bid process for this purchase allowed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 Subchapter B Section 252.022 (a)(7)(A). (City of Plano Contract No. 2023-0068-X).

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

Funds are available in the FY 2022-23 Fire Department budget for the purchase of three (3) LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitors and three (3) Power-PRO 2 cots, in the amount of $284,341, to equip three (3) approved new addition ambulances. Funds are also available in the FY 2022-23 Fire Equipment Replacement Fund budget for the purchase of six (6) Power-PRO 2 cots and (4) LUCAS devices, in the amount of $279,050, to replace units that have reached the end of their service life. The combined purchase amount is $563,391 and the total budgeted amount for these items in the FY 2022-23 General Fund and Fire Equipment Replacement Fund budgets was $590,050. The remaining balance of $26,659 can be used for future purchases. 

 

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government with Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods.