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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-021 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS OF $328,446 IN THE ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FUND FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND ACQUISITION OF CARDIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATORS MANUFACTURED BY ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Fire Department delivers quality Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to residents, visitors, and employees every day. A vital component of this service relies heavily on the resuscitative equipment that is carried on all apparatus. Such essential equipment includes cardiac monitor/defibrillators. The industry standard for the service life of this equipment is five years. The age of the current cardiac monitor/defibrillators is approaching six years.
The Fire Department staff is recommending appropriating funds in the amount of $328,446 in the Advanced Life Support Fund in the Capital Equipment and Services and Supplies categories designated for the replacement of this equipment. These appropriations will be used to purchase eight new cardiac monitor/defibrillators for the ALS Engine Companies from Zoll Medical Corporation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The industry standard for the service life of the cardiac monitor/defibrillators is five years. The age of the current cardiac monitor/defibrillators is approaching six years. The new monitors have significant improvements in technology that will allow the Fire Department to provide state of the art care to its citizens, visitors, and employees. This technology will allow the Fire Department to provide improved medical care for patients. Examples of this technology include Wi-Fi based communication, improvements in 12 Lead Electrocardiogram acquisition and transmission, and improved measurement of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide levels in the patients that we provide service to. This ability to bring the latest technology to the patient's side to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of pre-hospital patients has a positive impact on their outcomes.
This purchase is a sole source purchase through Zoll Medical Corporation. A Five year sole source has been previously approved by the City Council (Resolution 2013-203, approved October 1, 2013). Utilizing the same equipment as our transport provider creates standardization and operational efficiency. Providing the same type of emergency life-saving devices on our apparatus is crucial in order to provide a standard approach to training all personnel. This ensures that our personnel can operate this equipment at a competent level while under the stress of the life-threatening illnesses and injuries that these devices are designed to treat. Using the same equipment allows both agencies to use each other's equipment when necessary and during disaster events. Additionally, it allows us to receive disposable re-stock items from American Medical Response (AMR) in order to keep our resources in-service immediately after a call is finished. Most importantly, it provides better patient care. If each responder did not use the same equipment or if our department carried multiple brands of these devices - an interruption in patient care would take place.
Staff is recommending appropriating funds in the amount of $328,446 in the Advanced Life Support Fund in the Capital Equipment and Services and Supplies categories in order to purchase the new defibrillator equipment purchased through Zoll Medical Corporation. The purchase includes eight new cardiac monitor/defibrillators for the ALS Engine Companies.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City of Chula Vista Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. This resolution meets the goals of Operational Excellence and Healthy Community. The technology possessed by the newest generation of cardiac monitors makes patient care more efficient and accurate, thus allowing the Fire Department to provide improved service. The newest technology allows better clinical care as well, leading to improved patient outcomes as part of a healthier community.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in appropriations of $328,446 in the Advanced Life Support Fund in the Fiscal Year 2013/14 budget. The appropriations will cover the costs associated with the purchase of cardiac monitor/defibrillators with accessories and extended warranties. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action. Per the agreement with American Medical Response (AMR), the Advance Life Support Fund will recover the entire costs associated with the replacement of cardiac monitor/defibrillators.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
With all durable equipment acquired through this purchase there is no ongoing cost for this equipment. Consumable products are an ongoing cost and are provided by AMR or as part of the BLS/ALS program budget.
ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution
· Resolution 2008-107
· Equipment, supplies and warranty quotes