TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 041823-STY With Stryker Sales, LLC for the Purchase of Lifepaks, Stretchers, and Stair Chairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $420,000 Through the Term Ending June 30, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence with Sourcewell.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 041823-STY with Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase of Lifepaks, stretchers, and stair chairs in an amount not to exceed $420,000 through the term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Sourcewell.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 041823-STY with Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase of Lifepaks, stretchers, and stair chairs in an amount not to exceed $420,000 through the term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Sourcewell.
• Pros: Provides access to high-quality, standardized emergency medical equipment essential for the Fire Rescue Department’s operations, including cardiac monitors/defibrillators (Lifepaks), powered stretchers, and stair chairs. The Cooperative Contract leverages Sourcewell’s national purchasing volume to secure competitively procured pricing that is more favorable than the City could likely achieve independently. This approach reduces procurement time and administrative effort while ensuring timely replacement and acquisition of critical frontline equipment to support patient care and responder safety.
• Cons: Reliance on a Cooperative Contract may limit the City’s ability to independently negotiate pricing or terms.
Option 2: Deny the utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 041823-STY with Stryker Sales, LLC.
• Pros: Allows the City to develop and issue its own competitive solicitation tailored specifically to equipment specifications, service expectations, and pricing preferences.
• Cons: Would require additional time and administrative effort to complete the procurement process, potentially delaying the replacement or acquisition of critical Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment. The City may not achieve the same level of pricing advantage available through Sourcewell’s aggregated purchasing power.
Background Information
The Fire Rescue Department seeks to utilize a Cooperative (‘Piggyback’) Contract established between Sourcewell and Stryker Sales, LLC (Contract Number 041823-STY) for the purchase of emergency medical equipment, including Lifepaks (cardiac monitor/defibrillators), stretchers, and stair chairs.
These equipment purchases are essential to support daily Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, ensuring responders are equipped with reliable, modern tools to provide advanced life support; patient transport; and safe patient movement in a variety of emergency situations. Standardizing equipment across the Fire Rescue Department also promotes operational efficiency; training consistency; and ease of maintenance.
The use of the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract is cost-effective for the City, as it leverages nationally competitive pricing based on high volume purchasing. This results in more favorable pricing than the City could likely obtain through an independent solicitation. Additionally, utilizing this Contract streamlines procurement; reduces administrative burden; and ensures timely access to critical equipment.
The Contract Term is through June 30, 2027, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $420,000.
The City may utilize this Cooperative Contract because the scope aligns with the City’s operational need; the Contract was competitively procured; and the pricing has been reviewed and determined to be fair and reasonable. Use of the Contract promotes efficiency; supports continuity of operations; and is consistent with the City’s procurement policies.
The underlying Sourcewell solicitation was conducted through a formal competitive process substantially similar to the City of North Port’s procurement requirements, and the Contract includes provisions allowing for cooperative use by other governmental entities.
The utilization of Sourcewell Contract Number 041823-STY with Stryker Sales, LLC for the purchase of Lifepaks, stretchers, and stair chairs in an amount not to exceed $420,000 through the term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with Sourcewell has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Safe Community
Financial Impact
Financial resources have been adequately budgeted in the Fire Rescue Department’s fiscal year 2026 adopted budget to support purchases through this Contract for the remainder of fiscal year 2026. Any expenditures rendered on or after October 1, 2026, against this Contract are contingent on an adopted fiscal year budget for the Fire Rescue Department.
Procurement
The utilization of this Cooperative Contract is consistent with Chapter 2, Administration, Article VIII, Procurement, Section 2-403(a)(4)(a) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
The Fire Rescue Department will utilize the established internal procurement process for all purchases under these Contracts to ensure continued administrative oversight and compliance with the City’s procurement policies and procedures.
Attachments:
1. Contract
2. Award and Solicitation
Prepared by: Deanna Marshall, Senior Business Manager
Department Director: Scott Titus, Fire Chief