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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc., a symplr company, for medical equipment pricing analysis subscription services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2026, and adding $27,934 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $224,371.
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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 amendment No. 4 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc., a symplr company, for medical equipment pricing analysis subscription services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2026, and adding $27,934 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $224,371.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
MD Buyline provides Natividad Medical Center (NMC) with access to its automated cost analysis subscription services. The cost analysis subscription services compare new equipment quotes against other current costs in the active marketplace in real time. The reports that are auto generated include a cost comparative analysis and also provide NMC with suggestions as to which areas can be more easily negotiated down. NMC has found these reports to be extremely helpful during the procurement of medical equipment to ensure it receives competitive pricing. As a result, NMC can make new product decisions with greater efficiency, transparency and supporting documentation. This subscription also includes access and use of an online database for tracking medical device Recalls.
NMC is requesting that the agreement be extended to allow for these automated services to continue.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amen...
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