Replacement of EMS Stretchers

Presented By: Buddy Kuhn, Fire Chief Item# 8

City Council Meeting October 10, 2016

SUMMARYPurchase three new EMS stretchersCurrent units over 12 years New national standards in place, Texas to adopt November 2016New systems keep stretcher in-place in event of a crash

FISCAL IMPACT Section 252.022 Local Government code – exemptions for public safety No RFP required under this section with purchases exceeding $50KVerified by City Attorney

FISCAL IMPACTTwo vendors submitted quotes - Ferno and

Stryker – Stryker medical submitted lowest quote – Only two companies offer technology Cost of $79,135.25 including 1.99% interest Lease / purchase three years @ $26,379.75

per yearFunding available – EMS capital replacementAdditional cost for mounting in other EMS

units– funds availableQuestions