HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 13-005 Authorize Defibrillator purchase 2013.04.16 RESOLUTION NO. 13-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIFEPAK 15
DEFIBRILLATORS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; MAKING FINDINGS
EXEMPTING SUCH CONTRACT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has determined that the LifePak 15 defibrillator system for
the fire department is a needed and necessary procurement to preserve and protect the public
health of the City's residents, by replacing units due to age and lack of up-to-date capabilities;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire a system that is compatible with other City life
saving devices such as LifePak defibrillators and AED's currently in use to insure consistency,
compatibility and efficiency of installation, coordination and maintenance, including uniformity
of repairs and replacement parts; and
WHEREAS, to insure such consistency, compatibility, and efficiency, it is necessary for
the City to enter into a contract without competitive bidding, to preserve and protect the public
health and safety of the City's residents, and to secure such system from the single source that
can provide those qualities;Now, Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council finds and determines that the above conditions exist
and to accomplish such objectives, it is necessary to procure the LifePak 15 system and the
related equipment, a component of an existing system, from the only supplier for such system
and its replacement and repair parts, and that will adequately preserve and protect the public
safety of the citizens of the City, without competitive bidding, such exemptions being authorized
by Section 252.022 of the Local Government Code.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute a contract
with Physio-Control, Inc. for approximately $166,402.60, in accordance with the Proposal
attached hereto as Exhibit"A" and made part hereof for all purposes.
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SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage,
and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 16th
day of April 2013.
APPROVER)
W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY LI t.ETH SPECT 0 ' ITY SECRETARY
(RLD/03-26-13/60034)
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