TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Keith Tomey, Interim Fire Chief
THROUGH: Neal De Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: May 16, 2017
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PRIOR APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2017 SPENDING GREATER THAN $25,000. WITH ADAPT PHARMA INC.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve multiple acquisitions of medicine and medical supplies from Adapt Pharma Inc. in a total not-to-exceed amount of $84,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2017.
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Background:
Adapt Pharma, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of Narcan Nasal Spray, which is used by the Police and Fire Departments to treat narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. Although Adapt Pharma has distributors, the manufacturer will sell direct to the City and offers the lowest pricing for Narcan Nasal Spray. The City has spent $23,400 with Adapt Pharma this fiscal year. Based on history of calls responded to by Fire Rescue YTD in FY17, it is estimated that the City will require several small purchases of Narcan Nasal Spray in FY2017.
FY 2017 YTD usage equals approximately $7,000 per month.
By approving the recommended motion, the Commission is recognizing that multiple small and unpredictable purchase decisions that are likely to occur over the course of the year will total over $ 25,000.00 This amount of spending requires prior Commission approval under the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.03(B), "Multiple acquisitions from vendor exceeding $25,000.00 in any Fiscal Year".
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from account number 001-2315-526.52-16 (General Fund: EMS Supplies).