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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14305) with Stryker Sales Corporation dba Stryker Instruments for preventative maintenance on power tools and Neptune equipment services, extending the agreement an additional six (6) month period (May 15, 2025 through November 14, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of May 1, 2018 through November 14, 2025, and adding $40,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $639,216.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or a designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14305) with Stryker Sales Corporation dba Stryker Instruments for preventative maintenance on power tools and Neptune equipment services, extending the agreement an additional six (6) month period (May 15, 2025 through November 14, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of May 1, 2018 through November 14, 2025, and adding $40,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $639,216.
SUMMARY:
The agreement with Stryker is for preventative maintenance services for surgical instruments and Neptune-brand equipment at Natividad Medical Center. This amendment adds additional maintenance and repair plans for endoscopy equipment. This ensures consistent optimal performance and extends the lifespan of this medical equipment. Additionally, these routine and preventative maintenance services help prevent expensive repairs later, particularly because there are many intricate components.
DISCUSSION:
These routine and preventive services are instrumental in ensuring the consistent performance and reliability of our medical equipment. Making sure our equipment functions flawlessly is a matter of operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. This directly impacts the ability for our surgeons to provide safe pati...
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