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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Purchase Order Between Physio-Control, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of Four (4) Lucas 2 Chest Compression Systems And Accessories In An Estimated Amount Of $59,997.66.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department applied for the Florida Department of Health 2016 EMS matching grant funds to assist in the purchase of four (4) Lucas 2 chest compression systems and accessories.
On March 2, 2016, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. R-2016-054, which authorized the acceptance of the Florida Department of Health 2016 EMS matching grant program funds to purchase equipment to enhance pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) in the approximate amount of $103,400.00.
This grant required matching funds in the approximate amount of $25,850.00.00 based upon twenty-five percent of the requested $103,400.00 for the Lucas 2 chest compression systems purchase price.
On May 27, 2016, the Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department was notified that it had been awarded a grant in the total amount of $60,000.00 with the Florida Department of Health providing $45,000.00 and the City's cash match to be $15,000.00.
The Lucas 2 chest compression system's technology continues to improve effectiveness and is saving more lives compared to manual C.P.R., and this system can greatly enhance the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical treatment for patients and the safety of city personnel.
The requested Lucas 2 chest compression systems are specifically designed for EMS service use and are available from the product manufacturer, Physio-Control, Corp. of Redmond, Washington and are available on the General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No. V797D-30038 with discounted pricing.
Section 38.40 (C)(5) of the Pur...
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