Approval of $1.8 Million Medical Supply Contract for Fire and Emergency Services

Original title: Utilization of Brevard County Contracts With Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, and Henry Schein, Inc., for Medical Supplies for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (Amount: $1,800,000.00)

Record date · August 26, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Hernando County has approved the use of existing Brevard County contracts to purchase medical supplies for local fire and emergency services. The total expenditure authorized for these supplies is $1,800,000.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the spending of $1.8 million in county funds to ensure Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services has the necessary medical equipment to operate.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services

The department will receive the medical supplies funded by this authorization.

Directly affected

Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, and Henry Schein, Inc.

These companies are authorized to provide medical supplies to Hernando County under the approved contract terms.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the utilization of existing Brevard County contracts for medical supplies.
The total authorized amount for these medical supplies is $1,800,000.
The supplies are designated for use by Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.
The three vendors authorized under these contracts are Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, and Henry Schein, Inc.

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The agenda item was introduced on July 21, 2025.
The status of the item is listed as Adopted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hernando County using Brevard County's contracts?

Local governments often 'piggyback' on existing contracts established by other jurisdictions to streamline the procurement process and leverage pre-negotiated pricing.

What will the $1.8 million be used for?

The funds are allocated for the purchase of medical supplies required by Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.

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