To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for Maintenance of Defibrillation and Chest Compression Equipment
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with Stryker Sales, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $143,000, for maintenance of defibrillation and chest compression equipment, for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Contractual expenditures of up to $143,000 are fully budgeted in the CCCFPD EMS Transport Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) uses highly technical emergency medical equipment to provide care on the scene of medical emergencies. LifePak defibrillators are utilized by Emergency Medical Technician’s (EMT’s) and Paramedics to analyze the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock (defibrillation) to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. They can also be used as a pacing device and conduct 12-lead electrocardiograms. Maintenance of this equipment is provided by the manufacturer.
The service plan obligates the District to hold Stryker harmless from and indemnify Stryker for any third party claims or losses or injuries or death arising from the District's actions in performance under the service agreement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without this service contract, the EMS equipment will not be properly maintained. The maintenance of this emergency medical equipment is essential to provide proper emergency medical care.