To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Contract for Emergency Medical Equipment Maintenance Service Plan
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District), APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with Stryker Sales, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $161,700, for maintenance of emergency medical equipment, for the period January 15, 2024 to June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in contractual expenditures of up to $161,700 over an approximate 4.5-year period. Funds are budgeted in the CCCFPD EMS Transport Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The District uses highly technical emergency medical equipment to provide care on the scene of medical emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics utilize LUCAS chest compression systems to provide consistent chest compressions to cardiac arrest patients. Maintenance of this equipment is provided by the manufacturer, Stryker Corporation.
The service plan obligates the District to hold Stryker harmless from and indemnify Stryker for any third party claims or losses or injuries or deaths arising from the District's actions in performing the service agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the District will not be able to secure professional services from this vendor for equipment maintenance, which is essential to providing proper medical care.