Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Integra Healthcare Equipment of Elmhurst, Illinois, for wound care therapy at Winchester House for a two year period with renewals, in the estimated annual amount of $45,000.
Staff Summary
· Winchester House has an increased number of residents in short term rehabilitation requiring wound care therapy in FY2013.
· Wound care therapy rental equipment and supplies are used to accelerate the healing of deep soft tissue wounds that may be related to a type of injury or disease.
· An invitation to bid for wound care therapy was issued and invitations were extended to 65 vendors.
· Sealed bids were received from two vendors, and Integra Healthcare Equipment was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
· This contract authorizes the purchase of wound care therapy rental equipment and supplies in the estimated annual amount of $45,000.
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for Wound Care Therapy for Winchester House; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, an Invitation to Bid was extended to 65 vendors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from two vendors and opened at the Central Permit Facility, Libertyville, Illinois, on July 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the Invitation to Bid; the staff evaluated all bid submittals and determined that the bid submitted by Integra Healthcare Equipment, of Elmhurst, Illinois, is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Lake County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County,
Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract with Integra Healthcare Equipment, Elmhurst, Illinois, for Winchester House for two year agreement with three additional one-year renewals in the estimated amount of $45,000, charged to account number 218-4102010-72870-000-000-000-00000.
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