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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code and purchase the LUCAS and Lifepak15 Annual Maintenance Service for the Fire Department as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code at a total cost of $28,325.40.
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The Fire Department purchased the LUCAS and Lifepak15 devices starting in 2010. The LUCAS & LifePak15 devices are an automatic Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) device and cardiac monitor respectfully. Paramedics utilize this device on all cardiac and cardiac arrest incidents for lifesaving measures. These devices have been in place since their purchase and it is currently time to renew the maintenance service agreement. The service agreement is provided by its manufacturer “Physio-Control," now STRYKER, which will maintain, repair, and replace any parts of the LUCAS and Life Pak 15 devices annually. Stryker is a sole source provider and the only provider that can maintain these devices. This service agreement has been the standard for Coral Gables Fire Department for years. The Fire Department would like to renew the maintenance agreement for a period of one (1) year at $28,325.40 per year. It would not be financially responsible not to purchase a service agreement considering the cost of the unit replacement. Also, Stryker provides a 15% discount to the City for signing an service agreement.
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.
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Approval