Subject: SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF LIFEPAK DEFIBRILLATORS

RECOMMENDATION

Award the purchase of defibrillator/monitors to Medtronic Physio-Control, for a total cost of $1,300,392.20, including tax, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the purchase order for the:

a) immediate purchase of 51 defibrillator units and accessories; and

b) subsequent purchase of defibrillators and accessories at the same unit price without further Council action other than the appropriation of the necessary funds.

BACKGROUND

The Fire Department has requested the purchase of Medtronic Physio-Control LifePak 12 defibrillator/monitors and accessories to replace existing outdated equipment for the Paramedic Program. Paramedics are usually first responders and use the equipment to monitor heart rate until the patient is transported. The equipment is compatible with AMR equipment, the County's transportation company.

ANALYSIS

In April, 2001 pursuant to Municipal Code Section 4.12.149, the Director of General Services standardized on Physio-Control LifePak 12 defibrillators. General Services Department/ Purchasing Division has confirmed that the defibrillators can only be supplied by the manufacturer, Medtronic Physio-Control, at a total cost of 1,300,392.20. Therefore, this is a sole source purchase, pursuant to Subsection 4.12.020.d of the San Jose Municipal Code.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Not applicable.

COORDINATION

This memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office, the Budget Office, and the Fire Department.

BUDGE REFERENCE

Fund: General Fund - 001

Amount: $5,877,035

Budget Document: 2000-01 Adopted Operating Budget, Pg. 227

FRANCIS B. MCVEY

Acting Director, General Services Department