Title
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute an agreement with Philips Healthcare Services for routine maintenance of existing ultrasound equipment within NMC's radiology department (sites 45681263, 45681362, 45682902, 53740574 and 46178314) and cardiology department (site 60593692), and for routine maintenance of existing ultrasound equipment within NMC's Specialty Clinic (site 66995143), with a total agreement amount not to exceed $352,803 and with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute an agreement with Philips Healthcare Services for routine maintenance of existing ultrasound equipment within NMC's radiology department (sites 45681263, 45681362, 45682902, 53740574 and 46178314) and cardiology department (site 60593692), and for routine maintenance of existing ultrasound equipment within NMC's Specialty Clinic (site 66995143), with a total agreement amount not to exceed $352,803 and with a retroactive start date of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Joint Commission requires all imaging equipment to be maintained per manufacture guidelines. This requirement ensures the overall quality of the equipment.
NMC desires to enter into a four year service agreement with Philips Healthcare services to maintain the equipment by performing preventive maintenance on the equipment and to make any necessary repairs on the equipment when the equipment malfunctions. The service agreements account for parts and labor with clearly stipulate hours of coverage and parts that are included. The service hours are Monday through Friday 8-5 pm excluding holidays. NMC has elected to purchase the Value program for the ultra sound and echo machines. NMC elects to purchase the Primary Plan for the specialized TEE transducer. ...
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