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Approval of $1.5 Million Expenditure for Fire and EMS Equipment

Original title: Increased Annual Expenditure for Utilization of Sourcewell Contract With Stryker Sales, LLC, for Critical Care and EMS Equipment for Fire Emergency Services (Contract No. 24-P0120U; Amount: $1,500,000.00)

Record date · November 18, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved an annual expenditure of $1.5 million to purchase critical care and emergency medical equipment through a pre-existing contract with Stryker Sales, LLC.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the spending of $1.5 million in public funds to acquire medical equipment used by fire and emergency medical services personnel.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Fire Emergency Services

The department will receive new critical care and EMS equipment funded by this expenditure.

Directly affected

Stryker Sales, LLC

The company is the designated vendor for the equipment under the approved contract.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved an annual expenditure of $1,500,000.00.
  • The funds are designated for the purchase of critical care and EMS equipment for fire emergency services.
  • The purchase is facilitated through a Sourcewell contract, specifically contract number 24-P0120U.
  • The vendor for this equipment is Stryker Sales, LLC.
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  • The item was introduced and adopted on October 24, 2025.
  • The file identifier for this legislative action is 16622.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Sourcewell contract?
Sourcewell is a government cooperative purchasing agency that allows local governments to buy goods and services through pre-negotiated contracts, often bypassing the need for individual competitive bidding.
What kind of equipment is being purchased?
The funds are allocated for critical care and emergency medical services () equipment used by the fire department.

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The county is utilizing a Sourcewell cooperative contract to expedite the procurement of specialized medical equipment for emergency services.

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