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[Contract] Life Assist Inc. Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies [Published for 10-day Review on 09/17/2026]
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01640
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Pass a Motion: 1) approving the use of the City of Tucson Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Life Assist Inc. (Contract No. 260217-01) for the purchase of pharmaceutical, medical supplies and related services as needed; and 2) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the piggyback/cooperative contract (PRC004602) with Life Assist, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000 until August 13, 2027 with four possible one-year extensions.
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Contact
Contact: Adam McKahan, Assistant Chief, (916) 767-2250, Amckahan@sfd.cityofsacramento.org, Fire Department
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-PRC004602 – Life Assist Inc.
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The Fire Department has an ongoing need to purchase Emergency Medical Services (EMS) pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and related equipment to support daily operations. After evaluating procurement options, staff recommend that the Council approve the purchase of required EMS pharmaceuticals and supplies from Life-Assist Inc., the vendor awarded under the City of Tucson’s cooperative Request for Proposals (RFP) for Basic/Advanced Life Support (BLS/ALS) Pharmaceuticals, Supplies, and Distribution. Using this cooperative/piggyback contract (Contract 260217-01) will allow the Department to obtain essential EMS materials at competitively bid pricing, streamline procurement processes, and ensure continuity of service.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: The Sacramento City Code Section 4.04.020 and the Council Rules of Procedure (Chapter 7, Section E.2.d) mandate that unless waived by a 2/3 vote of the City Council, all labor agreements greater than $1,000,000 shall be made availab...
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