TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kris Tappendorf, Battalion Chief of EMS
DATE: January 21, 2022
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and accessories in the amount of $31,457.56 from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA, to provide Reserve Medic 7 (RM7) with advanced life support capabilities.
PURPOSE:
The Aurora Fire Department (AFD) provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to the citizens and visitors with ALS ambulances and fire engines. The department currently uses Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillators in all ALS-equipped vehicles.
BACKGROUND:
The department has 7 frontline ambulances and 5 reserve ambulances. 4 of the 5 reserve ambulances are ALS certified. Currently RM7 has no certification and is only used on an emergency (when we have no other choice) basis. The fire department intends to complete the upgrade for this ambulance and register it as an ALS ambulance with the State of Illinois. The purchase would be through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative which has been used for prior purchases. Through the use of the Silver Cross Purchasing agreement we will receive a 28% savings off of list price.
DISCUSSION:
AFD has standardized on the Zoll cardiac monitors for following reasons: While all products offer CPR feedback, the Zoll CPR feedback is integrated with the pads that are put on the patient rather than an additional piece of equipment. This will improve the quality of CPR for every cardiac arrest patient. The Zoll monitor offers a smaller footprint overall than the Physio Control monitor or Philips Monitor. Most importantly, the Zoll monitor integrates with our patient care reporting software saving time and returning the ambulance to service faster.
Cardiac monitors were an approved 5-year decision package beginning with the 2018 budget. This cardiac monitor is intended for RM7 is the final monitor purchase associated with the 2018 decision package. When the monitor is received, AFD’s entire fleet of engines and ambulances will be fully ALS equipped.
Funds are available in the SHAPE fund account 255-3033-422.65-27 in the amount of $34,000. The base price for the monitor is the same as the prior year's purchase. There are a few changes to the quote this year. Last year we purchased several batteries, there is no need for additional batteries with the purchase this year. Also, last year the Zoll Medical Corporation gave a $1,000.00 rebate using their trade-in policy for the return of old/outdated equipment. Unfortunately, this year we do not have anything to trade in for a discount. This year the quote includes items we do need with the monitor, including a renewal of a 5-year case review subscription (item 15 on the quote). The case review subscription allows us to download and review any of the activity associated with the use of our monitors, giving us vital information regarding medical treatments during incidents. This subscription covers all 21(including the new one proposed here) monitors in use in the Fire Department. This explains the differences in the final price this year. Included in the attachments is the customized quotes for last year and this year for comparison.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Upgrading RM7 is necessary for the AFD to be “battle ready” at all times. Daily AFD employs 7 ambulances. There have been many instances over the years that AFD has put the reserves ambulances into service increasing the number of ambulances on the street as high as 11. Some instances, like the Henry Pratt active shooter incident, or more recently at the Covid-19 vaccination sites, we were forced to substitute ALS engines for an ambulance because we were out of ALS ambulances.
The AFD provides ALS services to several community partners, including high schools and colleges for football games and graduations as well as events at River’s Edge Park, firework displays, and parades in the city to name a few. There have been instances where the AFD has had to borrow an ambulance from a neighboring town to fulfill such community obligations. With this monitor RM7 will be able to obtain ALS status and reduce the times that the AFD is scrambling to fill the needs of any given situation.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the city council authorize the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA in the amount of $31,457.56.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $31,457.56 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The Aurora Fire Department wishes to increase the number of advanced life support ambulances to enhance the service provided to the citizens of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, Zoll cardiac monitors are available through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative; and
WHEREAS, this purchase is the final year of a 5-year decision package beginning with the 2018 budget, and
WHEREAS, 2022 funds are available in the SHAPE fund 255-3033-422.65-27 in the amount of $34,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative to Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA in the amount of $31,457.56 for the Aurora Fire Department is hereby authorized.