CC MEETING: OCTOBER 22, 2024
DATE: October 15, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Michael Thomson, Fire Chief
Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Stryker Medical For The Sole Source Purchase Of Four (4) Stryker MTS Patient Power-LOAD Systems, Three (3) Stryker Power-PRO 2 Patient Transport Cots, And Associated Installation And Charging Equipment In An Amount To Not Exceed $276,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is for the purchase of four (4) Stryker MTS Power-LOAD systems, three (3) Stryker Power-PRO 2 cots, and associated installation and charging equipment. This purchase is to replace existing Stryker patient loading and transport equipment that has reached the end of its usable life. This purchase is being made using a sole source provider, Stryker Medical Corporation. The Fire Department has a sole source letter on file.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Stryker MTS Power-LOAD systems, Stryker Power-PRO 2 cots, and associated equipment will be purchased from funds budgeted in the Fire Department's Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
Carrollton Fire Rescue paramedics use these hydraulic cots and loading systems when caring for every patient that is transported to the hospital. This system enhances the safety of personnel and patients by supporting the patient’s weight during the ambulance transport as well as during loading and unloading the patient from the ambulance. This system decreases the spinal loading on CFR Paramedics and helps to prevent cumulative injuries.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with sole source provider, Stryker Medical Corporation to purchase four (4) Stryker MTS Power-LOAD systems, three (3) Stryker Power-PRO 2 cots, and associated installation and charging equipment in an amount not to exceed $276,000.