EMS Stretchers

1. Replacement of EMS Stretchers
Presented By: Buddy Kuhn, Fire Chief
Item# 8
City Council Meeting
October 10, 2016

2. SUMMARY
Purchase three new EMS stretchers
Current units over 12 years
New national standards in place,
Texas to adopt November 2016
New systems keep stretcher in-place
in event of a crash

3. FISCAL IMPACT
 Section 252.022 Local Government
code – exemptions for public safety
 No RFP required under this section
with purchases exceeding $50K
Verified by City Attorney

4. FISCAL IMPACT
Two vendors submitted quotes - Ferno and
Stryker – Stryker medical submitted lowest
quote – Only two companies offer technology
Cost of $79,135.25 including 1.99% interest
Lease / purchase three years @ $26,379.75
per year
Funding available – EMS capital replacement
Additional cost for mounting in other EMS
units– funds available
Questions