HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Request for Sole Source FindingCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM
Annie Perez, Director
Purchasing Department
Maurice L. Kemp, Chief
Department of Fire -Rescue
DATE:
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April 6th, 2015
FILE :
Request for Sole Source Finding:
Maintenance/Repair of Ferno
Emergency Ambulance Cots
This memorandum serves to request that you approve a finding that ERLA, Inc., d/b/a EMSAR of
Florida ("EMSAR") with headquarters located at 70 Weil Way, Wilmington OH, 451.77; providing
services from 13047 SW 133rd Court, Miami, FL 33188, is the sole source provider in this area for
maintenance and repair of Ferno Emergency ambulance cots.
The Department of Fire -Rescue has been exclusively using Ferno brand ambulance cots since the
year 2000. The entire fleet of ALS Transport Units utilizes said stretchers to transport patients
from the incident scene to the hospital. These devices are subjected to intense operating conditions
which make it necessary for them to receive ongoing maintenance and repair. Preventive
maintenance wd. repair is required to maintain the cots in proper working condition and to assure
safe operation for the patients as well as the lire -Rescue personnel that use them. Furthermore, a
sole source finding was rendered by the Chief Procurement Officer and approved by the City
Commission pursuant to Resolution Nos. 00-207, 03-299, 06-0152, 09-0087, and 12-0268 to
maintain said equipment.
It is therefore respectfully requested that you approve a sole source finding for ERLA, Inc. d/b/a
EMSAR of Florida. for the maintenance and repair of Ferno emergency ambulance cots. Please
indicate your approval below.
APPROVED:
Annie P
Director Date
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