R-1580 - 07/12/2016 - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2016-FD-PG-EQ-R-1580
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF A MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR
WHEREAS, monitors and defibrillators are part of the essential equipment used in Village
ambulances to provide life-saving medical care; and
WHEREAS, the Village is scheduled to replace a 2003 monitor/defibrillator used in Village
ambulances (collectively, "Replacement Equipment'); and
WHEREAS, the 2016 budget includes: (i) $35,200 for emergency medical services and
equipment replacement; and
WHEREAS, Section 1-7-10 of the Village Code authorizes the Village to join with other units of
government in cooperative purchasing plans when it is in the best interests of the Village; and
WHEREAS, National Purchasing Partners, through its cooperative purchasing program, sought
bids for Replacement Equipment and identified Zoll Medical Corporation, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
("Zoll"), as the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, because National Purchasing Partners already conducted competitive bidding
processes for the purchase of the Replacement Equipment, the Village staff has recommended that the
Village waive competitive bidding and approve the purchase of the Replacement Equipment from Zoll for
a total amount not to exceed $35,200; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, being fully advised in the premises, have
determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to so waive competitive bidding
and to approve the purchase of the Replacement Equipment;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part
of, this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements. The advertising and bidding
requirements for the purchase of the Replacement Equipment are hereby waived in accordance with
Section 1-7-4 of the Village Code.
Section 3: Authorization of Purchase of Replacement Equipment. The purchase of the
Replacement Equipment from Zoll in a total amount not to exceed $35,200 is hereby authorized.
Section 4: Execution of Required Documentation. The Village President and the Village
Clerk shall be, and are hereby, authorized to execute and attest, on behalf of the Village all documents
necessary to complete the purchase pursuant to Section 3 of this Resolution.
Section 5: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage by two-thirds of the Trustees and its approval in the manner provided by law.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
Resolution 2016-FD-PG-EQ-R-1580
Approving the Purchase of
Monitors and Defibrillators
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APPROVED THIS 12th day of July, 2016. r,
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 12th day of July, 2016.
Ayes: Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo. Moy. Tiesenga. Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: None
ATTEST-
Charlotte K. Pruss
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Village Clerk
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