SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew contracts for the purchase of medications, medical equipment and supplies with:
1). Primary Vendor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC., Dallas, TX. utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #704-23 in an annual amount not to exceed $360,000.00 and;
2). Secondary Vendor: McKesson Medical Surgical, Atlanta, Georgia utilizing the Sourcewell contract 022422-MML in an annual amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
These purchases are used by the Fire Department-EMS on an as needed basis. Items include but are not limited to medication, medical equipment and medical supplies. The term of this contract was for a period of one year with the option to renew three additional one, one year periods upon mutual agreement. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the General Fund- Fire EMS.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Contract was approved by City Council on July 31, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Fire Department purchases approximately $375,000.00 of medications, medical equipment and supplies for the EMS division on an as needed basis. Bound Tree Medical, LLC., Dallas, Texas has a BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #704-23 that establishes a discounted rate of 28% and also McKesson Medical Surgical, Atlanta, Georgia has a Sourcewell contract 022422-MML that establishes a discounted rate for all medications, medical equipment and supplies. This is the first of three extension periods.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that these contracts be renewed.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024.
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes.
Source of Funds: General Fund- Fire EMS.
Account #: 101-2415-522-3810.
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the General Fund-Fire EMS:
101-2415-522-3810.
The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City’s obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.