To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with GE Medical Systems, Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, 1) a one-time purchase order with GE Medical Systems, Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC in an amount not to exceed $157,145, 2) a related Quotation Agreement, and 3) Trade-in Addendum to GE HealthCare Quotation, for the purchase of Vivid E95 cardiovascular ultrasound system for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in a one-time expenditure of up to $157,145 and will be funded by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
GE Medical Systems, Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC is a specialized division of GE HealthCare, focusing on the development and distribution of ultrasound imaging systems and diagnostic solutions tailored for primary care settings. The current Philips EPIQ 5 ultrasound system in use at CCRMC has reached its end-of-life status and is no longer eligible for software updates or technical support from the manufacturer. As a result, continued use of this system presents limitations in both functionality and long-term serviceability. To ensure CCRMC maintains high-quality diagnostic capabilities and align with current industry standards, the Department is requesting to purchase a GE Vivid E95 2D Ultra Edition. The Vivid E95 is a state-of-the-art cardiovascular ultrasound system that incorporates the latest advancements in imaging technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhanced automation, cSound beamforming, and superior 2D/4D imaging performance. The Vivid E95 uses GE's cSound ADAPT technology for superior image quality by optimizing beamforming in real time. AI to...
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