To: Board of Directors
From: Aaron J. McAlister, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Master Services Agreement with Laerdal Medical Corporation for healthcare training services
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, on behalf of the Fire Chief, to enter into a Master Services Agreement with Laerdal Medical Corporation in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for healthcare training services through a two-year subscription package, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD EMS Transport Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The local Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services Agency (CCCEMSA) requires paramedics to maintain certification in American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS, PALS, and CPR to stay accredited. Accordingly, the District must use training systems that support AHA certification standards.
The subscription package includes:
• BLS 150: 150 Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certifications/renewals;
• ACLS 50: 50 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider certifications/renewals;
• PALS 50: 50 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certifications/renewals;
• Four (4) Skill Carts: ACLS emergency crash cart simulation units for scenario-based training; and
• One (1) Go Bag: portable medical training bag for simulation exercises.
The initial subscription is for a two-year term. This agreement represents a new contract. The vendor has been sole-sourced based on its unique ability to provide the required training services and certification platform. The Master Services Agreement includes an indemnification provision from the District to Laerdal, as well as a limitation of liability capping liability at the lesser of $50,000 or the amount of fees paid under the agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Fire District would have to identify alternate means to provide essential training tools to enhance and support employee training.