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Fire Department Medical Supplies Contract - Authorize the City Manager to execute an emergency medical and pharmaceutical supplies contract with Henry Schein, Inc. for the purchase of emergency medical services (EMS) supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
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Prepared by: Cris Balderama, Sr. Admin Analyst, crissy.balderama@visalia.gov, 713-4513; Ryan Munger, EMS Coordinator, ryan.munger@visalia.gov, 713-4261; Dan Griswold, Fire Chief, dan.griswold@visalia.gov, 713-4220.
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to execute an emergency medical and pharmaceutical supplies contract with Henry Schein, Inc. for the purchase of EMS supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals. The contract will have a not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 per year and will piggyback on the competitively bid Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP) Infuse contract MMS2200734 / California Department of General Services (CA-DGS) Contract 7-23-65-14 awarded to Henry Schein, Inc. The contract will be for one year, with four optional one-year renewals contingent upon renewal by the CA-DGS and the MMCAP Infuse contract.
Summary:
The Visalia Fire Department (VFD) provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services to the community. Reliable access to EMS supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals is essential to maintain effective emergency medical services and maintain compliance with clinical protocols. For the last several years, the Fire Department's medical supply contract was with Bound Tree, LLC for the purchase of EMS supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals. The contract with Bound Tree, LLC has expired.
Background Discussion:
Following the expiration of the contract with Bound Tree, LLC, staff explored alternative procurement options and identified MMCAP Infuse contract MMS2200734, with Henry Schein, Inc. This cooperative agreement is recognized by the California Department of Gen...
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