The City’s Fire Department does not currently have automated chest compression devices and performs manual CPR. The Fire Department applied for and received a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for critical response devices. On March 5, 2020 staff requested, and Council approved purchasing these devices off a cooperative contract, pending the grant administrator’s approval. On March 10, 2020, the FEMA grant administration team provided guidance regarding Federal Procurement rules and cooperative purchases, and the Chief Procurement Officer recommended the City go out for a competitive solicitation to best meet the requirements of the grant and 2 CFR 200.318-200.326.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and responses were received from four (4) vendors. Procurement staff reviewed the proposals for responsiveness. An Evaluation Team comprised of Fire Department staff evaluated the proposals for qualifications and technical response. The Evaluation Team ranked Stryker Medical Sales out of Redmond, Washington as the top-ranked vendor.

The E-Team determined that the Stryker product conducts compressions of the chest and full recoil sufficient to allow ventricles to fully fill with blood enhancing each compression with proper physiology for successful cardiac output.   The Stryker device meets the recommended 100-120 beats per minute in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. The stroke volume maintained by the Stryker device aligns with the heart rate to provide enough cardiac output to the patient.  Other proposals have deficiencies such as underachieving the recommended AHA guidelines at 80-85 beats per minute which decreases cardiac output sufficiently; inability to treat bariatric or pregnant patients; and no hands-on (on-site) training. 

The award amount is $116,626.70 and includes 8 Automated Chest Compression Devices, one (1) accessories pack consisting of suction cups, grip tape, wrist straps and stabilization straps, 17 extra batteries, 8 external power supplies and 8 desktop battery chargers.  Additionally, Stryker Medical Sales provides an $18,000.00 trade in credit for six obsolete ZOLL Auto Pulse devices that are no longer in use.

The grant requires that the City comply with the procurement standards applicable to a local government as contained in the 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.318 to 326, which includes a prohibition of Local Preference.

Staff recommends Stryker Medical Sales out of Redmond, Washington as the highest ranked vendor.