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CONSENT AGENDA INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET PURCHASING DIVISION DATE: January 13, 2025 TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator David Johnson, Emergency Services Director Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Purchasing Manager SUBJECT: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and Authorization to Trade for New Stryker Stretchers BACKGROUND: The Fire Rescue Division utilizes various standardized equipment from Styker, including Lifepak patient monitors/defibrillators, Lucas chest compression systems, and powered stretchers. The Board had previously declared Stryker sole source for Lifepaks and maintenance, but that designation expired in 2024. All of the equipment and maintenance are now available under various cooperative agreements in which the County participates. DISCUSSION: Four stretchers are due for replacement, with the best pricing available under a new cooperative entity, Savvik Buying Group. In order to participate, Savvik requires the County to execute a master intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement. Staff has obtained a quote for the replacement of the stretchers, which includes a discount for the trade in of the stretchers being replaced; assets 29556, 29557, 29878, and 29397• The cost for the four replacement stretchers is $139,961, which is budgeted and available in the Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue/Other Machinery and Equipment account, as shown below. Description GL Cost Emergency Services District/Fire Rescue Other Machinery and Equipment 11412022-o66490 $139,961 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners declare assets 29190, 29191, 29878, and 29397 as excess and authorize their trade-in; approve the Savvik Agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. 21