2002-24916 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2002-24916
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, BY 517THS VOTE, THE FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE
LAERDAL SIMMAN FULL BODY UNIVERSAL PATIENT SIMULATOR, AND THE
LAERDAL SIMMAN AIRWAY SIMULATOR FROM THE SOLE SOURCE
MANUFACTURER LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATION IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $50,288.
WHEREAS, the Laerdal simulators are computer generated, and allow for an
objective evaluation of the assessment and performance skills of our paramedics in routine
and difficult case presentations; and
WHEREAS, the simulator will allow for an objective assessment of strengths and
weaknesses of Fire Department personnel; and
WHEREAS, the simulator will also allow the City to effectively train and assess
competency when weaknesses are identified; and
WHEREAS, the patient-driven simulators offer hundreds and potentially thousands
of simulations, with the capability of programming our own presentations; and
WHEREAS, Laerdal is the sole provider of the AirMan and SimMan simulators; and
WHEREAS, the following are reasons why the Laerdal simulators are being
recommended for purchase:
1. They are portable;
2. There is a good support system available to help with
programming, training, and troubleshooting problems with this
system;
3. Simple to operate;
4. Trainers at the University of Miami and other users are
satisfied with and highly recommend this system;
5. There is no other similar system that is user friendly, portable,
and relatively inexpensive for this level of technology;
6. These simulators allows for an objective means of identifying
weaknesses, as well as an objective way of documenting that
these weaknesses have or have not been remedied; and
7. Can effectively evaluate 180 paramedics with realistic cases
and with limited staff available; and
WHEREAS, the Administration would herein recommend that the Mayor and City
Commission waive. by 5/7ths vote, the competitive biddings requirements finding such
waiver to be in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, waives by 5/7ths vote, the
competitive bidding requirements, for the purchase of the Laerdal Simman Full Body
Universal Patient Simulator, and the Laerdal Simman Airway Simulator from the sole
source manufacturer Laerdal Medical Corporation in the total amount of $50,288.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
July
,2002.
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution waiving, by 517ths vote, the formal competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of the
Laerdal Simman full body universal patient simulator, and the Laerdal Simman a airway simulator from the
sole source manufacturer Laerdal Medical Corporation in the total amount of $50,288.
Issue:
Should the City waive competitive bidding for the purchase of simulators for the Fire Department.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Laerdal simulators are computer generated, and allow for an objective evaluation of the assessment
and performance skills of our paramedics in routine and difficult case presentations. This would allow for
an objective assessment of strengths and weaknesses of Fire Department personnel. It will also allow us to
effectively train and assess competency when weaknesses are identified.
The patient-driven simulators offer hundreds and potentially thousands of simulations, with the capability of
programming our own presentations. Laerdal is the sole provider of the AirMan and SimMan simulators.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount MCount "'Ii
Funds: 1 $50,288 193-6040-000674
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.f1.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez~. . ~
City Manager yv 0
A RESOLUTION 0 THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LAERDAL SIMMAN FULL BODY
UNIVERSAL PATIENT SIMULATOR, AND THE LAERDAL SIMMAN A AIRWAY
SIMULATOR FROM THE SOLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER LAERDAL MEDICAL
CORPORATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $50,288.
Date: July 10, 2002
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
$50,288 193-6040-000674
ANALYSIS
EMS Fire Rescue Grant Funds
The Laerdal simulators are computer generated, and allow for an objective evaluation of the
assessment and performance skills of our paramedics in routine and difficult case presentations.
This would allow for an objective assessment of strengths and weaknesses of Fire Department
personnel. It will also allow us to effectively train and assess competency when weaknesses are
identified.
The patient-driven simulators offer hundreds and potentially thousands of simulations, with the
capability of programming our own presentations. Laerdal is the sole provider of the AirMan and
SimMan simulators. The following are reasons why the Laerdal simulators are being recommended
for purchase:
1. They are portable;
2. There is a good support system available to help with programming, training, and
troubleshooting problems with this system;
3. Simple to operate;
4. Trainers at the University of Miami and other users are satisfied with and highly recommend
this system;
5. There is no other similar system that is user friendly, portable, and relatively inexpensive for
this level of technology;
6. These simulators allows for an objective means of identifying weaknesses, as well as an
objective way of documenting that these weaknesses have or have not been remedied.
7. Can effectively evaluate 180 paramedics with realistic cases and with limited staff available.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution, which
waives the competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of the Laerdal simulators in the total
amount of $50,288.