Subject:
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Rejection of bid for refurbished Medical Equipment, Philips MRx EKG Monitor Defibrillator.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the rejection of the only bid received from Master Medical Equipment LLC for the requirements of refurbished Medical Equipment, Philips MRx EKG Monitor Defibrillators.
Bid no. 178-0173-B(RG) in amount of $210,000.00.
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Summary:
The intent of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) was to establish a contract for requirements of refurbished Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators in order to increase the number of spare monitors to replace those out of service for repair and ensure uninterrupted field operations. The Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS) determined bid specifications were clinical in nature with too many requirements which limited competition. Therefore, a new solicitation will be released with revised specifications to entice competition.
Background/Explanation:
On January 5, 2018, the Purchasing Department on behalf of EMS released the ITB for the above referenced products resulting in one (1) response.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve the rejection of bids is granted under Code Section 2-176 (g).
Staff Member Responsible:
Craig Hare, Director, EMS and Fire Administration
Joe Lauro, Director, Purchasing
Partners:
N/A.
Attachments:
Bid Tabulation