Sole Source: ZOLL Advanced Life Support Cardiac Monitors

Date: Project Release Date Supplier: Name of Supplier/Vendor: Description: Describe the function of the goods or services requested. Due Date: Proposal Submission Date at 4:00 p.m. (ET) This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed action is for product or services for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one source under the authority of and in accordance with Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). Any responses received as a result of this shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. This is a Notice for a Sole Source designation for the City of Fort Myers. To date, the above listed supplier has been identified as the exclusive source for this product/service. Notice is hereby provided that the above product/service may be a sole source. Any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should submit product information, statement of qualifications, and/or capabilities, as applicable, through question #2 under the vendor questionnaire section for consideration by the department requesting the item no later than the due date and time. This posting will remain active for fifteen (15) calendar days. The Purchasing Agent must be notified by email only ( Procurement Contact Email ) within this fifteen-day period. Product or Service Required: Product or Service requested ZOLL X-Series Advanced Monitor/*Defibrillator - 12 Lead ECG, Pacing, SpO2, EtCO2, BVM, Temp, NISP, CPR Expansion Pack, Remote View Justification for Sole Source Acquisition: State why this is the only source for the required product or service Since 2018, the Fort Myers Fire Department (FMFD) has partnered with Zoll Corporation for the purchase of Zoll Advanced X-Series monitor/defibrillators. Zoll is the sole provider of these advanced monitors, which FMFD uses for several key reasons. Primarily, the use of Zoll monitors ensures standardization across FMFD’s Advanced Life Support (ALS) units and aligns with other ALS providers in Lee County. Zoll monitors are also utilized by Lee County EMS (LCEMS) and neighboring fire departments, facilitating seamless operations and training across agencies. FMFD delivers ALS services under a negotiated Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) with LCEMS. Standardizing equipment with the Zoll Advanced X-Series monitor/defibrillators allows FMFD EMTs and credentialed paramedics to efficiently train, operate, and deliver consistent, high-quality ALS care to the community we serve. Recommended Procurement Approach: For the reason stated above, the City of Fort Myers Procurement Division intends to utilize the Sole Source Procurement method to contract with Name of Supplier/Vendor: supplying the above.