TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Sean deMetropolis, Fire Chief
1. Subject
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Authorize purchase of medical supplies from Life-Assist, Inc. under the National Purchasing Partners cooperative contract No. PS20180 with League of Oregon Cities for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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2. Summary
The Fire Department is seeking approval for a blanket purchase order with Life-Assist, Inc. in the amount of $318,500 for the purchase of medical supplies and medications for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
3. Recommended Action
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Approve the purchase of medical supplies and medications from Life-Assist, Inc. in an amount of $318,500 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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4. Fiscal Impact
The total expenditure for this purchase is $318,500 and will be funded through:
EMT Transport (125) Fire Paramedic Medical Supplies $235,000
General Fund (100) Fire Paramedic Medical Supplies $ 83,500
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b. Provide staffing and resources to deliver services that ensure public safety.
6. Discussion and Background
The Fire Department purchases medical supplies from several vendors including Life-Assist, Inc. In May 2020, Life-Assist, Inc. was awarded a National Purchasing Partners (NPPGov) contract with League of Oregon Cities valid from May 2020 through May 2026. As part of this contract, Life Assist has extended cooperative pricing to the City of Orange. This opportunity provides the most competitive pricing available for medical supplies and medications. Life Assist provides the greatest selection of medical products and superior customer service.
The Fire Department is recommending the City Council continue to approve the purchase of medical supplies and medications from Life-Assist. Approximately $400,000 is spent annually on medical supplies through four different vendors, of which Life-Assist has the largest share. Generally, medical supply costs are reimbursed through patient billings. Based on routine pricing comparisons performed by Fire Department personnel, Life Assist continues to offer the most competitive costs through their extended cooperative purchasing agreement opportunities. The cooperative purchasing provided through the NPPGov contract ensures lower prices throughout the contract period ending on May 29, 2026.
7. ATTACHMENTS
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement