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Subject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent and award recommendation regarding Official Notice #10, EMS Supplies for the Racine Fire Department for the calendar year 2010. The recommendation for award beginning January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, is by individual line item, based on specific criteria.
Funding is available for this expense of $96,200 in account 101.300.5690, for fiscal year 2010. (Res.09-1744)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 12-07-09: That Official Notice #10, Emergency Medical Supplies for the Racine Fire Department, be awarded by individual line item based on the following criteria:
1. Low bid per line item.
2. Lowest bid for a specific product if specified as no substitution allowed. No substitution items were specified because of the quality needed for certain items.
3. Some products are sole source; i.e., CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) supplies are distributed only through Bound Tree Medical.
Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 12-7-09: That Official Notice #10, Emergency Medical Supplies for the Racine Fire Department, be awarded by individual line item based on the following criteria:
1. Low bid per line item.
2. Lowest bid for a specific product if specified as no substitution allowed. No substitution items were specified because of the quality needed for certain items.
3. Some products are sole source; i.e., CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) supplies are distributed only through Bound Tree Medical.
Fiscal Note: Funding for this expense in FY2010 is $96,200 in account 101.300.5690. The Fire Department has consistently stayed within budget regarding this account.