City of Coral Gables

File #: 20-1551    Version: 1 Name: Police Dept - Sole Source Procurement
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 7/30/2020 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 8/25/2020 Final action: 8/25/2020
Enactment date: 8/25/2020 Enactment #: 2020-171
Title: A Resolution accepting the recommendation to authorize the purchase of equipment for the Police Department from ZOLL Medical Corporation as a “Sole Source Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
Attachments: 1. Signed Resolution 2020-171, 2. Agenda Memo - Sole Source, 3. Agenda Reso - Sole Source

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A Resolution accepting the recommendation to authorize the purchase of equipment for the Police Department from ZOLL Medical Corporation as a “Sole Source Procurement,” pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.

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The Police Department has determined a need for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment for its sworn personnel.  This lifesaving equipment is issued as part of the standard equipment for a sworn law enforcement officer.

In August of 2019, ZOLL Medical Corporation acquired Cardiac Science, the sole manufacturer and provider of Cardiac Science Powerheart AED models.

Under Section 2-689 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Sole Source Procurement,” an award may be made without competitive bids when there is only one source available to fulfill the needs of the City.