The EMS Department responds to over 13,000 requests for service annually. On each and every one of these responses, the piece of equipment that is utilized from the moment we make contact with the patient until that contact is complete is our Monitor/Defibrillator and if we transport our Stretchers.  To load our stretchers, we utilize Strykers PowerLoad system to reduce medic back injuries.  On all cardiac arrest calls we utilize the LUCAS chest compression device to deliver compressions to patients suffering cardiac arrest.  

In June 2020, we purchased several Monitor/Defibrillators and continue to purchase the PowerLoad system and stretchers as we purchase new ambulances.  New LUCAS devices were purchased in 2017. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requires we have this equipment on every licensed ambulances.  We currently plan to have 12 licenses, but only have 10 monitors and 10 LUCAS devices.  

We intend to purchase:

• 2 - Monitor/Defibrillator devices (LP15's) & associated equipment
• 2 - LUCAS devices & associated equipment
• 1 - Stretcher for the ambulance slated for 2024
• 1 - PowerLoad system for the ambulance slated for 2024
• 7 year service agreements for the LUCAS, Monitor and PowerLoad system

With the delays with COVID, we intend to place the order now as the Monitor/Defibrillators have a 50-52 week build time.

To approve the attached resolution to enter into a lease agreement with Stryker Flex Financial for EMS equipment.  

The Stryker LifePak 15 has the ability to monitor blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood, the patient’s temperature, the patient’s EKG rhythm, the 12-lead EKG and, when needed, the ability to deliver therapeutic electricity to the patient to correct life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.

The Stryker Stretcher has the ability to carry over 700# and has the ability to raise and lower with the push of a button.

The LUCAS compression device allows compressions to be completed without medic fatigue improving the possibility of resuscitation. 

Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Stryker for the purchase of EMS equipment.  

The overall fiscal impact is $288,991.23 over 5 lease payments (zero interest) of $57,798.25 annually with the option to purchase all of the equipment for $1 at the end of the lease.   

Due to the 50-52 week lead time for the monitors, the first lease payment will be due in October 2024

No payments will be required for the FY24 year.  

 

Approve the resolution and authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Stryker Flex Financial.