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 increase of blanket purchase order for medical supplies, equipment and repairs from Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $10,000 funded through Proposition 172 fund.
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2. Summary
Request for a $10,000 increase to the blanket purchase order with Zoll Medical Corporation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to address a rise in cardiac arrest emergencies and the escalating costs of essential medical supplies.
3. Recommended Action
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Authorize the increase of $10,000 from the Proposition 172 fund to the Zoll Medical Corporation blanket purchase order for medical supplies, equipment and repairs.
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4. Fiscal Impact
The expense for the Zoll Medical Corporation purchase order increase is $10,000 and will be funded through Proposition 172 fund (120):
120.3022.55131.00000 Furniture, machinery, equipment additions
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective 1.8: Improve Emergency Response Infrastructure
6. Discussion and Background
The Fire Department procures medical supplies from multiple vendors, with Zoll Medical Corporation (Zoll) being a primary provider. Zoll is a sole source provider for many essential emergency medical service (EMS) equipment items in the department’s inventory, including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), monitors, and other life-saving devices used during cardiac arrest emergencies. These critical products enable our emergency response teams to deliver effective care in critical situations. The proprietary nature of this equipment requires us to maintain Zoll as our primary supplier, as they are uniquely equipped to provide the specialized products and materials needed to support the department’s vital equipment.
The increase in cardiac arrest emergencies, coupled with escalating costs for medical supplies, has significantly impacted the original budgeted amount for this blanket purchase order. At present, the department has a blanket purchase order with Zoll totaling $29,500, which requires City Council approval for any additional increases that surpass the $30,000 threshold.
To adequately address the medical supply and equipment maintenance requirements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, staff requests that the City Council authorize a $10,000 increase to the existing blanket purchase order with Zoll. The increase will be funded using available funds from the Proposition 172 Fund.
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