ITEM TITLE:
Approval to Purchase Providence Valdez Medical Center Capital/Equipment in the Amount of $43,931.84
SUBMITTED BY: Brian Carlson, Finance Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: $43,931.84
Unencumbered Balance: $8MM
Funding Source: PVMC unencumbered fund balance
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve purchase.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
• PVMC is requesting to purchase two infant warmer devices for a total of $44K
• The City’s contract with PVMC stipulates that all capital/equipment purchases exceeding $5K receive prior approval from City Manager, and those exceeding $40K receive prior approval from Council
• Capital/equipment purchases are typically included in PVMC’s annual budget request in the fall. Occasionally PVMC will approach the City outside of that schedule as equipment and operational needs dictate.
• These purchases are made with PVMC funds, and are not reflected in City budgets.
• PVMC will have a management representative present to field council questions.
• Equipment price quote and specifications are attached