HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13397 (Purchase Gurneys and Gurney Lifts)RESOLUTION NO. 13397
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPROVING STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AS A SOLE SOURCE
PROVIDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE NEW PATIENT GURNEYS
AND PATIENT GURNEY POWER LIFT ASSEMBLIES FOR NEW
AMBULANCES.
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is acquiring three new ambulances, which must
have patient gurneys for patient transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department desires to safely transport patients at the scene
of a medical emergency on a patient gurney and to safety load and unload patient gurneys
in and out of ambulances and to safely transport patient gurneys in the ambulances; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department desires a combined patient gurney and patient
gurney lift system that minimizes the risk of injury to patients and firefighter/paramedics;
and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has identified a single source (Stryker Sales
Corporation) for the purchase of new combined patient gurneys and patient gurney power
lift assemblies that will minimize risk, enhance safety and save valuable assets; and
WHEREAS, the patient gurneys and power lift gurney assemblies manufactured
by Stryker Sales Corporation are complete assemblies with new cots and all required
parts and hardware; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Vehicle Replacement Fund for the
transactions described above; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has reviewed the specifications, pricing and
timelines from Stryker Sales Corporation and has determined that they offer financial
value and immediate operational benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of San
Rafael does hereby authorize for the waiver of the competitive bidding process for the
purchase of three Stryker Sales Corporation combined patient gurney and patient gurney
power lift assemblies; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the
City of San Rafael does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order
in the amount of One hundred forty three thousand, three hundred ninety six dollars and
eighty nine cents ($143,396.89) for the purchase of three Stryker Sales Corporation
combined patient gurney and patient gurney power lift assemblies.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the Council of said City on the 20th day of August, 2012, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Connolly, Heller, Levine, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
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