Clark County - File #: 21-416

• File #: 21-416
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 3/23/2021
• In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 4/6/2021
• Title: Approve the Contract with Zoll Medical Corporation, for CBE No. 605786-21, for the purchase of heart monitors for Clark County Fire Department; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract, subject to approved budget appropriations; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)

Date	Action By	Action	Result
4/6/2021	Clark County Board of Commissioners	Approved as Recommended; Agenda note: SPEAKER(S): Present; DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, Clark County Fire Chief Steinbeck addressed the Board and advised that the department wanted to replace the portable heart monitors as the current ones were 11 years old; the devices were used to analyze a patient's medical episode(s) and determine the correct course of treatment; three monitors were reviewed and selected the Zoll Monitor for, but not limited to, the simplicity of use, a comfort level for the firefighters and first responders to have; and the interoperability with other agencies in the valley.; David Shelton of Enerspect Medical advised that the company had provided and supported the incumbent devices for the past seven years which resulted in a savings to the County of over $300,000; voiced a formal complaint in protest against Clark County Fire Department's sole source procurement process of Item No. 16; noting that the action did not meet the requirements of a sole source as there were other companies which could meet the specifications as outlined in Fiscal Directive No. Six, thus nullifying the sole source; and further advised that moving forward with the chosen company, which was not located in Clark County, could result in a loss of employment for countless local employees; and requested that the Board review the evaluation process or move to a Request For Proposal (RFP) process.; Chief Steinbeck responded to Mr. Shelton and advised that in reviewing equipment for purchase, RFPs could not be utilized due to the thorough process used in vetting the devices; and spoke regarding reasons for the choice that was made.; Responding to a question from Commissioner Gibson, Legal Counsel advised that under Nevada law, a government agency could designate a particular item that may end up being sole source if compatible with other equipment in use in the valley; several EMS agencies had already chosen Zoll; and the standardization of medical equipment across emergency medical providers was important and justified the designation of the equipment as sole source; under two different provisions in NRS 332, the selection of the device was appropriate.	Pass

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

Petitioner:

Les Lee Shell, Chief Administrative Officer John Steinbeck, Fire Chief

Recommendation: 

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Approve the Contract with Zoll Medical Corporation, for CBE No. 605786-21, for the purchase of heart monitors for Clark County Fire Department; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract, subject to approved budget appropriations; or take other action as appropriate.  (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:	4300.000	Fund Name:	Fire Service Capital
Fund Center:	1200310001	Funded PGM/Grant:	FD.DEFIBRILLATORS
Amount:	$2,258,787.70 Initial Purchase
Description:	For the purchase of heart monitors for Clark County Fire Department
Additional Comments:	The total Contract award is estimated in the amount of $3,204,286.90 should all renewal options be exercised, with increased user requirements included.

BACKGROUND: 

This Contract is for the purchase of heart monitors for Clark County Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation. (LBE)

A Fiscal Directive No. 6, Competitive Bidding Exception, was approved because North Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Henderson Fire Department, and Community Ambulance have all recently moved to the Zoll X series monitor which has the reputation for dependability and continued service after the purchase.  Standardizing this equipment across Southern Nevada EMS response helps reduce potential time delays and increases effective utilization.

The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
•                     The term of the Contract is from date of award through June 30, 2021 and includes the option to renew                      for 4, one-year periods.
•                     Includes the option to increase the award amount up to 25% based on possible increased user                      requirements for the renewal terms and approved budget appropriations.
•                     Includes the County's option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with                      advanced written notice.

The recommendation of award is in accordance with NRS 332.115.1(a), the competitive bidding process is not required as the item to be purchased is contracted from a sole source.

The Business License Department has determined that a Clark County Business License is not required for this effort.