A resolution authorizing the purchase of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals from Life-Assist through an annual blanket purchase order in an amount not to exceed $260,000.
 

Life-Assist is a medical supply vendor that provides pharmaceuticals and EMS consumable supplies used in patient care operations. These items represent a routine and necessary operational expense for the Fire Department. Funding for these purchases is included in the approved FY 2026 budget.

Approval of this item will allow the department to establish a blanket purchase order exceeding $50,000 in accordance with the City’s purchasing policies. This will reduce the need for multiple individual purchase orders and improve efficiency in ordering, delivery, and maintaining continuity of critical EMS supplies.

Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase of medical supplies from Life-Assist through a blanket purchase order in accordance with the approved FY 2026 budget and City purchasing policies.