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Home My WebLink About2013/10/01 Item 09 �-� -� CITY COUNCIL . �� - AGENDA STATEMENT � --��.�- . � � `,,;�i:,, cm�oF CHULA VISfA Date October 1. 2013 Item ITED4 TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUi��CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY ��?u\'AGER:�u\D/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SOLE SOURCE THE PtiRCHASE OF �1EDICAL RESUSCITATION EQUIPAZENT MANUFACTITRED BP ZOLL A'IEDICAL CORPORATION, A\� TO TRANSFER S28,655 FROM SERVICES AND SUPPLIES CATEGORY TO CAPITAL CATEGORP OF THE FIRE DEPART�4ENT SUBMITTED BY: FIRE CHIEFQ�`� REVIE�I%ED BY: CITY A1�'AGER�-fiYJ•5. 4/�THS VOTE: YES X NO SU1�IARY The Chula Vista Fire Department deli��ers high quality.Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) sen�ices to residents, ��isitors, and emplo��ees e��ery day. A vital component of these services relies on the resuscitative equipment that is carried on all appazatus. Such essential equipment indudes cardiac defibrillators, AutoPulse devices, and suction units. The industry standard for the semice life of this equipment is five yeazs. The Fire Department is requesting authorization to continue sole sourcing ��ith Zoll Medical Corporation over the next fi��e yeazs to maintain standardization, safet}�, training, and operator proficiency «�ith its medical resuscitati��e equipment inventorv. Additionall��; the Fire Department appropriated funds to replace six AutoPulses, each AutoPulse is priced at $11.9�7. The Fire Department is requestine to transfer $28,6» from the ser��ices and supplies category to the capital categon� because currentiv there is only $�3;088 in the capital category and �71,743 is needed to purchase all of the AutoPulses. ENVIRONAZENTAL REVIE�i' I The Environmental Review Coordinator has re��iewed the proposed acti��it}� for compliance with the Califomia En��ironmental Qualitv Act [CEQA] and has determined that the activitv is not a 9-1 Item� Paee 2 "Projecr' as defined under Section 1�.i78 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it does not involve a physical change to the environment therefore, pursuant to Section 15060[c][3] of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessarv. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable. DISCUSSION - Sole Source The Fire Department is recommending authorization to maintain its sole source purchasing ability with Zoll Medical Corporation throughout the performance life of this life saving equipment (Five years from the time of purchase) for several critical reasons: (1) Equipment Standazdization: Providing the same type of emergency life-saving devices on all apparatus is crucial in order to provide a standazd approach to training all personneL This ensures that all firefighters can operate this equipment at a competent ]evel while under duress to the life-threatening nature these devices are used. (2) Parts Compatibilit}�: ln order to ensure The Fire Department and the manufacturers of these life-saving devices comply with FDA regulations EMT's and Pazamedics cannot use one manufacturer's AED N�ith another manufacturer's defibrillation pads, electrodes, capnography sensors, etc. (3) Operational Efficie�cy: The Fire Department works with American Medical Response (AMR) on emergency medical calls. AMR also uses Zoll products for defibrillating patients during cardiac arrest situations. Using the same equipment allows both agencies to operate each other's equipment. It also allows fire crews to re-stock disposable items from AMR in order to keep these resources in-sen�ice immediately after a call is finished. Most imporlantly, it provides better patient care. If each responder did not use the same equipment, or if the Fire Department carried multiple brands of these devices - an interruption in patient care would take place. This is because firefighters would have to remove one type of defibrillator, and apply another manufacturers device (including disposable items). This scenario and the inefficient delays it would cause would have a direct impact on the survivabiliYy of our patients. (4) Technical Support: Carrying one specific make and model of AED and AutoPulse provides efficient servicing and maintenance of this equipment. It also allows the manufacturer to provide `9oaner" units to tbe Fire Department when its resuscitative equipment is receiving warranty or otber maintenance needs that require them to be shipped back to the manufacturer. 9-2 I[em � Paee 3 The current aee of the man�� of the Fire Department`s Defibrillators and AutoPulse devices ha��e reached the fi��e and a half yeaz mazk. The department currentiv has these devices on all front line appazatus. Together, the AutoPulse and Defibrillator comprise the "standazd of care", and aze considered the comprehensive cardiac resuscitati��e packaee. O��er the course of this next yeaz; the Fire Department ��ill need to beein replacine the aeed inventory of its medical resuscitative equipment. Maintaining the sole source with Zoll Medical Corporation �;�ill allo�� the abilit�� to maintain the standazd of care to the public. CateEOn• Traosfer: The Fire Department is replacing sis of its eleven AutoPulse units that are beyond their useful performance life. The Fire Department needs a total of �71.743 for this acquisition; ho«�evec currently there is onl}° S43,088 a��ailable in the capital categon. The Fire Department is requesting authorization to transfer $28,6» from the sen�ices and supplies cateeory to the capital catesorv to enable this purchase. AutoPulse Devices: Sudden cazdiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function. If untreated, it leads to death within minutes. Each year in the United States, over 2�0;000 people die from out of hospital sudden cazdiac arrest. In the Cirv of Chula Vista; there aze approximatel�� 170 cazdiac arrests each }�ear. Since the inception of the AutoPulse five ��ears ago; the percentaee of patients ��ho experienced a Retum Of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) increased from 12% to 43%. The most critical survival aspect of cazdiac arrest is the ability to deliveL continuous; uninterrupted, hieh qualin- cardiac compressions (CPR). To overcome the limitations of manual CPR, EMT"s and paramedics need a more effective tool to pro�ide ]00-110% of blood flow to the heart and brain for patients of all sizes, ��ithout fatioue. B�� deliverine automated; computerized chest compressions throushout treatment, a better effort of circulating ox}�gen and medications to the heart and brain can be achieved. A4ost unportantiv, the AutoPulse maintains circulation throughout treatment; induding during transport to the hospitaL Survival rates increase from �% to 33-37% usine the AutoPulse. The ROSC has impro��ed in manv areas to as high as 74%. An important safen� benefit to firefighters is that thev can «�ear their seat belt in the back of the ambulance ��hile performing CPR. Staff is recommendins council authorization to maintain its sole source «�ith Zoll Medical Corporation and the fund transfer of 528:6» from its Services & Supply categon� to its Capital cateeorv. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has re��ie��ed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the �00-foot rule found in Califomia Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. 9-3 Item � Page 4 CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution ��ill result in the transfer of$28,655 from the supplies and services category to the capital category of the Fire Deoartment in fiscal vear 2013-2014 budeet. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT N/A ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Sole Source Letter 9-4 ��f t/ o.r.�,� �VIEMO �� CHULA VISfA _ .re Department Administration DATE: August 20, 2013 TO: Madeline Smith FROM: John Davidson, Operations Chief SUBJECT: Sole Source: Zoll Medical Corporation The Fire Department uses Zoll Medical AED's and AutoPulses exclusively. This "sole sourcing" is done for several critical reasons: 1. Equipment Standardization: Providing the same type of emergency life-saving devices on our apparatus is crucial in order to provide a standard approach to training all personnel. This ensures that our personnel can operate this equipment at a competent level while under duress to the life-threatening nature these devices are used. 2. Safety: This piggy-backs to the above statement. In addition, the department and the manufacturers of these life-saving devices have to comply with FDA regulations. For example, we cannot use one manufacturer's AED with another manufacturer's defibrillation pads, electrodes, capnography sensors, etc. 3. Operational Efficiency: The CVFD also works hand in hand with American Medical Response (AMR) on emergency medical calls. AMR also uses Zoll products for defibrillating patients during cardiac arrest situations. Using the same equipment allows both agencies to use each others equipment. It also allows us to receive disposable re-stock items from AMR in order to keep our resources in-service immediately after a call is finished. Most importantly, it provides better patient care. If each responder did not use the same equipment or if our department carried multiple brands of these devices - an interruption in patient care would take place. This is because we would have to remove one type of defibrillator, and apply another manufacturer's device (including disposable items). This scenario and the ine�cient delays it would cause does have a direct impact on the survival ability of our patients. 4. Technical SuppoR: Carrying one specific make and model of AED and AutoPulse provides efficient servicing and maintenance of this equipment. It also allows the manufacturer to provide "loaner" units when ours are receiving warranty or other maintenance needs that require them to be shipped back to the manufacturer. 276 Fourth Ave, Bldg 300, Ste B-143 � Chula Vista, CA 91910 � ww.v.chulavistaca.gov � (619) 409-5837 I fax (619)691-5204 9-5 `CI(� �Q� RESOLUT[ON NO. 2013- ��\) .°L,� RESOLUTION OF THE C[TY COUI�'CIL OF THE C[TY OF ��'� CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZ[NG THE C[TY MANAGE �� AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SOLE SOURCE THE PURCH SOF MEDICAL RESUSCITATION EQUIPi NT MANUFACTURED BY ZOLL MEDICAL CORPO TION. AND TO TRANSFER $28.6» FROM SERVI S AND SUPPLIES CATEGORY TO CAPITAL CATEGO Y OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT �VHEREAS, Fire Depanment delivers hieh q ity Basic Life Suppon (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to residents, v� �tors, and employees every da��. A vital component of these services relies on the resuscitati equipment that is carried on all apparams; and WHEREAS; the Fire Department �vil aintain its abilin� to align its emergency medical resuscitation equipment configuration with ' dustry standards and maintain its ability to serve the community and save lives by acquiring t 's equipment; and 1�'HEREAS. the Fire Depart ent staff is recommending to continue to sole source «�ith Zoll Medical Corporation for the ext five years in order to maintain its operational readiness through equipment standardizati n; operator efficiencv, safety, and technical support; and �VFIEREAS, the Fir epartment has budgeted 528,6» to replace si� AutoPulse units in Sen�ices & Supplies catee ry that must be transferred to the Capital categon�. NOW, THE ORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Citv Council of the Cirv of Chula Vista does hereby authori e the Ciry Manager and/or his designee to maintain the Fire Depanments exclusive sole s rce �vith Zoll Medical Corporation for emergency medical resuscitative equipment; and transfer $71,743 from its Sen�ices & Supply category to the Capital cateeory of the Fire Depa ent. Presented � Appro��ed as to form bv �G�_ ,�z Grz� Da d �'�'. Hanneman Glen R. Googins F' e Chief City Attomey J:Wttomev\FINAL RESOS A�D ORDINA\CES�2013\I O 01 UUteso-Fire-AutoPulses.doc� 9/?4/2013 327 PM �� /��viS2d =tev� -�9 RESOLUTION �IO. 2013- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COiINCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AliTHORIZING THE CITY i�fA\?AGER AND/OR HIS DES[GNEE TO SOLE SOURCE THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT viANU"FACTURED BY ZOLL VfEDICAL CORPORATION. AND TO TRANSFER �28,6» FROVi SERVICES AND SUPPLIES CATEGORY TO CAPITAL CATEGORY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IVHEREAS; Fire Department delivers hieh quality Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to residents. visitors, and employees every day. � vital component of these services relies on the resuscitative equipment that is carried on all apparatus; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department will maintain its ability to alien its emereencv medical resuscitation equipment configuration with industry standards and maintain its ability to serve the communin� and save lives by acquirine this equipment; and R�HEREAS, the Fire Department staff is recommendine to continue to sole source with Zoll Medical Corporation for the nest five ti�ears in order to maintain its operational readiness throu�h equipment standardization, operator efficiency, safety; and technical support; and �VHEREAS; the Fire Department has budeeted $28,6» ro replace six AutoPulse units in Services & Supplies cateeory that must be transferred to`the Capital category. \'OW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Ci'tv Council of the Cin of Chula Vista does hereby authorize the City Manaeer and/or his designee to maintain the Fire Departments exclusive sole source with Zoll ��tedical Corporation for emergencv medical resuscitati�e equipment, and to transfer $28,6» from its Services & Supplv category to the Capital catesorv of the Fire Department. Presented by Approved as to form by David W. Hanneman Gl�R.G ogins -�v Fire C hie f City Attomey 1 J��W�� J:Wttomev\f[�AL RESOS A\�D ORDI�IANCES�2013\IO 01 G\Item 9-Reso-Fire-Au[oPulses.docs 9/?4/20li 3:?7 Pb( � —�