ITS-2025-094-YR - MFMP Sole Source Document.pdf

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Cypress Creek Administrative Center

6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Phone 954-201-7455/Fax 954-201-7330

October 14, 2024

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: Yolaina Ruiz, Procurement Officer

SUBJECT: Intent to Award Pursuant to Sole Source Exemption for ITS-2025-094-YR – Cardiac

Monitor/Defibrillator and Accessories

This notice is released pursuant to Broward College Policy 6Hx2-6.34 and Procedure A6Hx2-6.34, Procurement Requirements. The purpose of this notice is to notify interested parties that pursuant to Florida Department of Education, State Board of Education, Rule 6A-14.0734(2)(e), Procurement Requirements, Broward College intends to make a non-competitive award for the goods or services, as stated below.

GOODS OR SERVICES REQUIRED

The College’s Health Sciences, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Paramedic Program requests the purchase of the LIFEPAK®-35 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator along with the necessary accessories by STRYKER SALES LLC (“STRYKER”), that has been utilized widely in many major schools, hospitals, fire departments, clinics, and institutions in the United States of America. The system is specifically designed to provide real-time heart rhythms interpretation, vital sign assessments, and trending of breathing effectiveness and circulation, making it an invaluable tool for training and education.

The LIFEPAK®-35 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator by STRYKER, offers a comprehensive, high-performance solution for medical emergencies. It includes advanced features such as 12-lead ECG (15-lead ECG capability also), Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, and Bluetooth compatibility. These technologies ensure seamless communication and data transfer to healthcare facilities, improving efficiency in patient care coordination. The device also supports defibrillation, pacing, and CPR feedback, making it an essential tool for emergency responders and a key component of the EMT and paramedic training.

This system enhances the learning experience for EMT and paramedic students by providing hands-on experience with equipment used in real-world emergency settings. Accessories such as ECG electrodes, SpO2 sensors, NIBP cuffs, CO2 sampling lines and a carrying case allow students to become proficient with the same devices they will encounter in the field. These accessories ensure comprehensive training by simulating critical scenarios, such as cardiac arrests, heart attacks, and respiratory distress, giving students valuable exposure to life-saving technologies. In addition to its diagnostic capabilities, the LIFEPAK®-35 also allows for defibrillation (resetting abnormal heart rhythms), synchronized cardioversion (lower-energy defibrillation for conscious patients) and functioning as a temporary pacemaker (to increase and stabilize heart rate). These features are essential for training EMT and paramedic students in managing medical emergencies such as heart attacks, pulmonary embolism, and return of spontaneous circulation, effectively preparing them for real-world situations.

ITS-2025-094-YR - CARDIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR AND ACCESSORIES

Furthermore, this cardiac monitor/defibrillator integrates with other STRYKER devices, such as the LUCAS automated CPR device (automated CPR machine) and is fully compatible with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), widely used in the region. This seamless integration ensures that students are trained on a comprehensive system that is utilized across multi-agency emergency responses.

By incorporating the LIFEPAK®-35 into the College’s EMT/Paramedic curriculum, students will benefit from exposure to state-of-the-art medical technology that is currently being implemented in the field today and replacing the predecessor LIFEPAK®-15 which has been around almost two decades. In addition, our students will be fully prepared to respond to medical emergencies and positioning them for success in their future careers as they will have experience with this piece of device.

Supplier to be awarded: STRYKER SALES LLC.

Reason for Sole Source: The College understands that STRYKER SALES LLC is the sole source and exclusive manufacturer and distributor in the United States of America for the LIFEPAK®-35 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and Accessories. The LIFEPAK®-35, including its system accessories, are proprietary to STRYKER. STRYKER is the only authorized seller of this product. There are no distributors or third-party vendors authorized to sell the LIFEPAK®-35 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and Accessories.

Estimated value of award: Approximately $199,900.00 (excluding taxes, if applicable).

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS. However, any company that believes it can meet the requirements stated herein may give written notification to the Procurement Officer stated above within fifteen (15) business days from the date of this notice. Supporting evidence must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement(s) listed.

Responses are due on or before 2:30 p.m. ET, Monday, November 4, 2024, via email at yruiz@broward.edu with subject line to read RESPONSE– ITS-2025-094-YR. A determination by the College not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the College.

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