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Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts for emergency medical supplies with Bound Tree Medical Inc., Henry Schein Inc. d/b/a Henry Schein, Life-Assist Inc., and Quadmed Inc., each for up to five years in amounts not to exceed $20,500,000, divided among the contractors.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
All City Departments.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $2,050,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budgets of various City departments.
Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon funding in future budgets.
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Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods. The Financial Services Department has determined these contractors best meet the needs of the client departments to provide the goods required at the best value for the City.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
These contracts will provide emergency medical supplies, soft goods, and medications used in pre-hospital patient care by the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), Austin Fire Department (AFD), Department of Aviation, Austin Resource Recovery, Austin Police Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and Austin Public Library. ATCEMS and AFD respond to medical emergencies at all hours, 365 days a year. ATCEMS provides advanced life support response and transport to all areas within Travis County bo...
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