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Joint resolution ratifying an emergency procurement with Integra Healthcare Equipment of Elmhurst, IL for the purchase of wound care therapy in the estimated amount of $45,000.
Staff Summary
· Winchester House has an increased number of residents in short term rehabilitation requiring wound care therapy in FY2013.
· Integra Healthcare Equipment is the current vendor providing wound care therapy for Winchester House.
· Previous fiscal year spending for this commodity did not exceed the bid threshold for public procurement of $30,000.
· The Purchasing Division has issued a bid for the remainder of FY2013 spending with contract renewal options for future purchases.
· Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
· Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the Interim Administrator at Winchester House submitted a written determination of the basis for emergency and certification that the selection of the contractor is appropriate.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurement of wound care therapy were necessary; an
WHEREAS, Winchester House has seen an increased number of residents requiring wound care therapy in FY2013 in short term rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued an emergency purchase order for the equipment and materials needed for wound care therapy; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Interim Administrator at Winchester House has certified that an emergency condition existed necessitating immediate action to prevent a threat to public health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Emergency Procurement authorized by the Purchasing Agent with Integra Healthcare Equipment of Elmhurst, IL in the ...
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