SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a contract for the purchase of medications, medical equipment and supplies with vendor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC., Dallas, TX. utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #804-26 in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for a total contract value of two years of $700,000.00. 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 is for a period of two (2) years. Funding is available in the General Fund- Fire EMS.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Fire Department purchases approximately $350,000.00 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 #804-26 that establishes a discounted rate of 28%.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends renewal of this contract.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: General Funds- 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.