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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Don Davids, Asst. Chief of Support Services, Aurora Fire Dept.
DATE: June 13, 2016
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Stryker Power Cot and Eight (8) Power Load Systems from Stryker Corporation for the Aurora Fire Department in the amount of $243,761.00
PURPOSE:
To purchase one (1) Stryker Power Cot and Eight (8) Stryker Power Load Systems to be installed in the ambulances of the Aurora Fire Department for a cost of $243,761.00.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Fire Department wishes to equip all of its ambulances with Stryker power cots and power load systems. The members of the Aurora Fire Department have approved using Foreign Fire Tax funds for the purchase.
Five existing ambulances are equipped with this brand of power cot already, therefore only one cot is to be purchased. New ambulances are equipped with power cots. Eight load systems are to be installed in the existing ambulances.
The Aurora Fire Department has standardized its fleet using the Stryker power cot and other manufacturer cots will not fit into the power load system or existing cot fasteners. Stryker Corporation is the sole source vendor for the Power Load system that is compatible with its power cot. A Stryker approved contractor will perform the installation of the Power Load System.
DISCUSSION:
The Power Load system is anticipated to reduce the potential for injury while loading a patient into the ambulance. The Load system handles both the weight of the cot and the patient while loading and unloading the patient. Significant costs can arise from back injuries due to lost time and workman’s compensation expenses.
Stryker Corporation does not have an outstanding debt with the City of Aurora.
Funds will be available in the 2016 COA budget in account # 219-3033-422.65-26 for this purchase. A budget amendment and transfer are pending to provide the funds for this project.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance Committee authorize the purchase of the Stryker Power Cot and Stryker Power Load Systems from Stryker Corporation for the Aurora Fire Department at a cost of $243,761.00
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Stryker Power Cot and Eight (8) Power Load Systems from Stryker Corporation for the Aurora Fire Department in the amount of $243,761.00.
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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 equip its ambulances with Stryker power cots and power load systems and has already standardized its fleet with this model and brand of cot; and
WHEREAS, Stryker Corporation is the sole source vendor for the Power Load system that is compatible with its power cot; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aurora Code Section 2-335(a)(3)(6) the Fire Department desires to purchase 1 power cot and 8 power load systems from Stryker Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Funds will be available in the 2016 COA budget in account # 219-3033-422.65-26 for this purchase. A budget amendment and transfer are pending to provide the funds for this project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the finance Committee authorize the purchase of the Stryker Power Cot and Stryker Power Load Systems for the Aurora Fire Department at a cost of $243,761.00, from Stryker Corporation and does hereby further authorize its Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.