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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute renewal and amendment No. 3 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc., a symplr company for medical equipment pricing analysis services plus associated consulting services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 3, 2024 through January 2, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2025, and adding $26,352 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $196,437.
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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. 3 to the agreement (A-14537) with MD Buyline, Inc., a symplr company for medical equipment pricing analysis services plus associated consulting services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (January 3, 2024 through January 2, 2025) for a revised full agreement term of January 3, 2018 through January 2, 2025, and adding $26,352 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $196,437.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
MD Buyline provides Natividad Medical Center (NMC) 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 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. The agreement also includes consulting services on an as-needed basis only specifically related to more detailed or complex equipment purchase agreements, including ongoin...
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