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Read. Follow. Verify.Purchase of New Stretcher Equipment for Fire Rescue
Record date · December 14, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners is considering a $91,955.60 purchase of new stretcher equipment for five fire rescue units from Strykers Sales Corporation. This purchase is designated as a '' procurement.
This expenditure authorizes the use of $91,955.60 in county funds to replace medical transport equipment on five active fire rescue vehicles.
Who It Affects
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Fire Rescue Department
The department will receive and utilize the new stretcher equipment on five of its rescue units.
Strykers Sales Corporation
The company is the designated vendor to receive $91,955.60 in exchange for the equipment.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a purchase order for $91,955.60.
- The funds are allocated to purchase replacement stretcher equipment.
- The equipment will be installed on five separate rescue units.
- The purchase is classified as a 'sole source' procurement, meaning it is being purchased from a single vendor without a competitive bidding process.
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- The vendor for this equipment is Strykers Sales Corporation.
- The item is currently listed as a 'Consent Item' on the agenda.
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Sole Source Procurement
The document utilizes a sole source procurement method, bypassing standard competitive bidding for this specific equipment.
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