Item 4KCity of Southlake, Texas
M E M O R A N D U M
December 12, 2007
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Robert Finn, Chief of Fire Services
Authorize the Purchase of 3 Biphasic LifePack 12 Defibrillator/Monitors
SUBJECT:
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Action Requested:
Authorize the Purchase of 3 Biphasic LifePack 12 Defibrillator/Monitors
from Physio-Control, Inc.
Background
Information:
Included in the FY 2008 Strategic Business plan was the purchasing of
3 Biphasic LifePack 12 Defibrillator/Monitors. These units will replace
the current monophasic units. The Biphasic technology has been
shown to reduce the number of shocks required to convert fatal heart
arrhythmias.
Financial
Considerations:
The purchase of these defibrillator/monitors was included and
approved as part of the FY2008 budget.
Financial Impact:
Purchase price is $51,020. Physio-Control is a sole source provider of
the LifePack defibrillator/monitor.
Citizen Input/
There has been no citizen input. Not subject to Board Review
Board Review
:
Legal Review:
Final purchase contract will be sent to the City Attorney for review.
Alternatives:
The Council may authorize or decline this purchase.
Supporting
Documents:
Physio-Control quote and sole source letter.
Staff
Recommendation:
Authorize the purchase of 3 Physio-Control Biphasic LifePack 12
Monitor/Defibrillators in the amount of $51,020.
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