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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 7, 2005 TITLE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR EMS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE (SPEC. NO. 05-019) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For t2U~ CONTINUED TO -- FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Amend the contract with Stryker Medical Corporation to increase the aggregate limit by $10,000 for EMS equipment maintenance for an annual amount not to exceed $20,000. DISCUSSION The Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services Division requires ambulance cots to assist in the transporting of patients to and from the emergency vehicle and final destination. New cots are covered by a standard, one-year warranty upon purchase. Additionally, an extended service maintenance agreement will allow for factory trained technicians to inspect the cots for unusual wear and tear, and defective parts, will provide for factory upgrades and will ensure maximum service life of the equipment. The purchase of the extended maintenance for the ambulance cots, when added to the vendor's fiscal purchases will exceed the $10,000 aggregate total, and requires Council approval. Staff recommends Council approval of an amendment to the contract. FISCAL IMPACT Department's Fire Suppression/EMS, (account no. 11-323-6291). hi lip M. ,Firt Chief l'P~j/TO/05-019-A.3'li APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: "\ \-. '-:\~"'~,,~ ')').t' .' \~ (3 ,'- ~- Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency 22H-1 CS 383