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Utilization of Brevard County Contracts With Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC, and Henry Schein, Inc., for Medical Supplies for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services (Amount: $1,800,000.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On July 2, 2025, Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services submitted a request to the Procurement Department to piggyback EMS Medical Supplies with Brevard County (Contract No. B-7-23-56; Hernando County File No. 25-P0252) with Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC and Henry Schein, Inc., for Emergency Medical Supplies with a contract expiration date of December 14, 2028.
The Contract provides for two (2) additional One (1) year renewal periods.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding will be budgeted starting in FY26, in the amount of $600,000.00 per fiscal year, in the following:
Fund: 1691 - HC Fire Rescue - Rescue, Department: 02491 - HC Fire Rescue - Rescue, Account: 5305225 - Oper Supp-Medical Supl’s
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 the Board approve the utilization of EMS Medical Supplies with Brevard County for Contract No. B-7-23-56 with Life Assist, Inc., Bound Tree Medical, LLC and Henry Schein, Inc., for medical supplies in the amount of $1,800,000.00 with an estimated annual spend of $600,000.00.
It is further recommended the Board authorize and approve the Chief Procurement Officer’s signature on the attached piggyback agreement and approve to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions and approve change orders as they become necessary and required up to annual budgeted amounts.