HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_04215. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR EMS PROTECTIVE OUTERWEAR
Bids were received for 44 outfits (jacket and pants) of protective outerwear from:
Action Fire and Safety, Inc. $ 29,426.32
Ricochet Manufacturing Co., Inc. $ 33,343.20
During the briefing, Purchasing Agent Caldwell said Action Fire and Safety offered the low
bid, but there were three concerns. She said the concerns were: (1) the pants did not have a barrier
for blood-borne pathogens (2) there was an extensive delivery date for some sizes and (3) inquiries
with other county EMS departments indicated there were durability problems on some of the apparel
and there was an unreasonable lead-time on filling the orders. Caldwell said the staff recommended
the bid from Richochet in the amount of $33,343.20.
6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #47 FOR EMS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
7. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 19, 2001, AT 7:00 P.M., REGARDING
THE RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
g. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 1, 2001 MINUTES
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROCLAMATION TO PROCLAIM THE
WEEK OF MAY 20-26,2001 AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL. SERVICES WEEK: MOTION
by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following proclamation.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
PROCLAMATION
To Designate the Week of May 20-26, 2001 as Emergency Medical Services Week
WHEREAS, emergency medical services are vital for the public; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving
care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery
rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services providers have traditionally served as the safety net of
America's health care system; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical
eams consist of emergencyfi firefighters, educators,
administrators, and eothers
rgency
nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics,
and
WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of all emergency medical services providers are volunteers;
and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer,
engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving
skills; and
WHEREAS, Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained
individuals; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; and