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Award of Sole Source Purchase From Verathon, Inc., for GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System for Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (Contract No. 25-SS0208/JC; Amount: $68,844.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (HCFR) is requesting authorization to purchase a GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System. This is a one-time purchase.
Hernando County Fire Rescue will adopt the GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) system as the primary airway management device for prehospital EMS operations. After an extensive evaluation process by Fire Rescue, including hands-on testing and comparison, the GVL has been identified as the most suitable solution for our needs.
The GlideScope is the preferred video laryngoscope system for many of Hernando’s neighboring EMS agencies, including Pasco County Fire Rescue and Bayflite air medical services. Aligning equipment with these agencies ensures interoperability and consistency in airway management protocols, which is critical during mutual aid or inter-agency responses. This compatibility also supports shared training opportunities, allowing providers across agencies to develop and maintain proficiency with a standardized system.
The Procurement Department posted “Notice of Intended Single-Sole Source Purchase 25-SS0208/JC GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System (Verathon)” on December 10, 2024, with the last date for challenges being January 3, 2025. As of January 3, 2025, the Procurement Department received no challenges.
HCFR is requesting authorization to purchase (per attached quote from Verathon):
• Thirty (30) GlideScope Go 2 Monitor Kit at $2,000 each = $60,000
• Thirty (30) Carrying Case Kits, Go 2 Large at $155.00 Each = $4,650.00
• Thirty (30) GlideScope Go 2 Monitor Power Adapters at $45.00 each = $1,350.00
• Three (3) GlideRite SU Stylet (sm) Pk 10 at $72.00 each = $216.00
• Shipping costs at $2,628.00
Total Purchase is $68,844.00 and the Sole Source Certificate from Verathon is attached to this Board item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $68,844.00 in available in accounts: Fund: 1691 - HC Fire Rescue - Rescue, Department: 02491 - HC Fire Rescue - Rescue, Account: 5305264 - Uncapitalized Equipment & Account: 5305225 - Operating Supplies-Medical Supplies
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Part II, Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the one-time sole source purchase from Verathon for GlideScope Video Laryngoscope System in the total purchase amount of $68,844.00 (Hernando County File No. 25-SS0208/JC).