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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc. for medical equipment pricing analysis services plus associated consulting services, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (January 3, 2022 through January 2, 2024) for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2024, and adding $48,089 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $170,085.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc. for medical equipment pricing analysis services plus associated consulting services, extending the agreement an additional two (2) year period (January 3, 2022 through January 2, 2024) for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2024, and adding $48,089 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $170,085.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
MD Buyline provides Natividad with access to its automated cost analysis services. These cost analysis services compare new equipment quotes against other current costs in the active marketplace in real time. The reports that are auto-generated will include a cost comparative analysis and also provide Natividad with suggestions as to which areas can be more easily negotiated down. Natividad has found these reports to be extremely helpful during the procurement of medical equipment to ensure it receives competitive pricing. As a result, Natividad can make new product decisions with greater efficiency, transparency and supporting documentation. The agreement also includes consulting services on an as-needed basis only specifically related to more detailed or complex equipment purchase agreements, including ongoing equipment maintenance agreemen...
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