| | | | | | | | ![](https://leecounty.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/ImageLibrary.ashx?path=ROOT%252fImageLibrary%252fLee+County+Logo2021.png) | ITEM 19. Public Safety - Consent |
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| | | | | | | | DATE: | April 2, 2024
| DEPARTMENT: | Public Safety
| REQUESTER: | Benjamin Abes
| TITLE: | Approve Sole Source Purchase of Neuroprotective CPR Workforce Turn-Key Training Packages |
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| | | | | | | | I. | MOTION REQUESTED | | A. Approve Sole Source No. SS240172JBD for the purchase of Neuroprotective CPR work-force training packages from Med Alliance Group, Inc., in the amount of $507,000.00.
B. Authorize the County Manager or designee to execute any documents necessary to utilize the sole source purchase on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.
C. Authorize the Department of Public Safety to seek reimbursement in the amount of $507,000.00 from the Florida Department of Health under Statement of Work SOW23-347.
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| | | | | | | | II. | ITEM SUMMARY | | Approves a Single Source purchase of Neuroprotective CPR Training Packages from Med Alliance Group, Inc., in the amount of $507,000.00. This training will instruct providers within Emergency Medical Services on neuroprotective CPR, which includes a head elevating device and a mechanical CPR device. In addition to the training, the Florida Department of Health is providing equipment for deployment in the field by Lee County EMS. The agenda item also approves issuing a quote for reimbursement from the Florida Department of Health for the full cost of the training. |
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| | | | | | | | III. | BACKGROUND AND IMPLICATIONS OF ACTION |
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| | | | | | | | | A) | Board Action and Other History | | | Neuroprotective CPR is a technique that involves the raising of the head during cardiac arrest to decrease intercranial pressure. The technique has demonstrated a significant improvement in cardiac arrest resuscitation rates, and improvement in neurologically intact survival to hospital discharge. A device to raise the head to the proper position was invented, and, when bundled with a mechanical compression device, demonstrated the highest opportunity for improved outcomes.
The Florida Department of Health is promoting the use of these techniques by providing training and equipment to selected agencies. Lee County EMS has been offered the opportunity to participate.
Training will be provided by the state’s approved vendor, Med Alliance Group, Inc., at a cost of $507,000. The cost of the training will be reimbursed by the Florida Department of Health upon completion. Additionally, Florida Department of Health will be providing the more than 50 full sets of equipment for deployment into the field at no cost to the County beyond future maintenance. This provided equipment equates to a savings of more than $1 million.
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| | | | | | | | | A) | Current year dollar amount of item:
| $507,000 | | B) | Is this item approved in the current budget? | No | | C) | Is this a revenue or expense item? | Expense | | D) | Is this Discretionary or Mandatory? | Discretionary | | E) | Will this item impact future budgets?
If yes, please include reasons in III(D) above.
| No | | F) | Fund: 00100
Program: Public Safety
Project:
Account Strings: 12139500100.503490 | | G) | Fund Type? | General Fund | | H) | Comments: |
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REVIEWERS: | Department | Reviewer | Action | Date | Public Safety | Tucker, Mary | Approved | 3/20/2024 - 10:52 AM | Public Safety | Hanna, Rebecca | Approved | 3/22/2024 - 10:55 AM | Budget Services | Henkel, Anne | Approved | 3/22/2024 - 11:00 AM | Budget Services | Winton, Peter | Approved | 3/22/2024 - 11:06 AM | County Attorney | Fraser, Andrea | Approved | 3/22/2024 - 12:21 PM | County Manager | Brady, Christine | Approved | 3/25/2024 - 9:05 AM |
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