TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Keith Tomey, Acting Fire Chief
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: March 30, 2017
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APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A 2017 EMS GRANT THROUGH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HAL S3000 TRAINING MANIKIN FOR FIRE-RESCUE
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve the acceptance of the 2017 EMS Grant through Palm Beach County in the amount of $25,000 and approval of a sole source purchase award to Gaumard Scientific Company, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.
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Background:
For a number of years Palm Beach County has received EMS Grants from the State that are specifically for improvements in emergency medical services. This year the County has received funds in the amount of $214,344 which must be used solely to improve and expand pre-hospital EMS. Fire-Rescue has received this Grant on multiple occasions. The 2016 Grant provided $32,000 which was used to purchase two Lucas Chest compression Systems. Fire-Rescue has received notification from the County that its application for the EMS Grant has been approved in the amount of $25,000.
If approved by Commission, the Fire-Rescue Department will utilize the Grant funds to purchase a Gaumard HAL S3000 training manikin. The Gaumard HAL S3000 assists first responders and paramedics by providing effective Advanced Cardiac care scenarios. This realistic, full body, computer interactive simulator is the perfect tool for simulating a wide range of advanced life saving skills in medical emergencies. Gaumard is the manufacturer and sole provider of this equipment. After purchase, the City will submit documentation to Palm Beach County for reimbursement through the Grant.
This recommendation complies with the City Code of Ordinances, Section 36.02 (C)(6)(a), "Sole Source".
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available fro...
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