TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Bernard Molloy, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Sue Ann Herring, Assistant Management Analyst - Fire
SUBJECT:
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EMS Physician Level Consultant - ZF Signature, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve a three-year Agreement with Dr. Zeke W. Foster dba ZF Signature, Inc. for the management of Murrieta Fire & Rescue's citywide emergency medical services program;
Authorize the exemption from bidding requirements; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for a total not to exceed $42,142.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 6, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Murrieta Fire District adopted Resolution No. 23-4671, approving the District's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and 2024/25 (Vote: 4-0-1).1
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
BACKGROUND
Murrieta Fire and Rescue (MFR) is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) agency that manages the citywide emergency medical services program. The County of Riverside Health Services Agency requires MFR to retain physician-level consultation services to remain compliant as an ALS agency.
MFR completed an informal solicitation bidding process in December 2020, and three proposals were received. The solicitation review panel completed proposal evaluations and determined Dr. Zeke Foster was the most qualified and feasible EMD medical doctor. Dr. Foster is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine with extensive specialized experience developing and managing emergency medical services programs. He has been providing these services to the city for several years and continues to provide double the annual consultant hours at a much lower yearly cost with a commitment to serve MFR beyond expectations. Staff recommends continuing to use the services provided by Dr. Foster under the original informal bidding process. Prior to the end of the term of the proposed agreement, staff will cond...
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