The proposed bill seeks approval for a contract with ZOLL Medical Corporation, designated as Contract No. CW123509, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000. This contract aims to supply essential medical equipment, including monitors and defibrillators, to enhance the capabilities of the Fire Emergency and Medical Services Department's Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Units. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, allowing for flexibility in the delivery of goods and services, and is set to run from July 17, 2025, to July 16, 2026. The funding for this contract has been certified as available within the department's operating budget, with allocations of $433,506 for Fiscal Year 2025 and $766,494 for Fiscal Year 2026.

Additionally, the bill proposes an extension of a letter contract by thirty days, resulting in a total duration of one hundred and twenty days, from July 17, 2025, to November 14, 2025, while maintaining the not-to-exceed amount of $600,000. The bill outlines specific technical requirements for the medical equipment, including features for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Automated CPR Devices, ensuring they meet high standards for emergency medical response. It also establishes insurance requirements for contractors and clarifies the order of precedence for resolving conflicts within contract documents. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the provision of reliable and state-of-the-art medical equipment to support the increasing demand for emergency medical services in the District.