For City Council Meeting April 14, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Christopher P. Jensen, Fire Chief
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Request City Council to Approve: (1) The Purchase of 13 AutoPulse NXT CPR Devices and 4 X-Series Advanced Cardiac Heart Monitors From ZOLL Medical Corp. in the Amount of $549,280.39; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve the purchase of thirteen (13) ZOLL AutoPulse NXT Mechanical CPR Devices and four (4) ZOLL X Series Advanced Monitor/Defibrillators for a total cost of $549,280.39 from account No. 22095175-53030 through ZOLL Medical Corporation; and,
2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents.
BACKGROUND
As part of the Rialto Fire Department’s first responder and ambulance transport emergency medical services, the Department provides rapid, high-quality care for cardiac arrest and other time-critical cardiac emergencies. The Department has standardized key cardiac care equipment; however, portions of the current mechanical CPR devices and monitor/defibrillators are aging, increasingly outdated, and due for replacement. This purchase will replace aging equipment and support department standardization across 911-response operations.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
In addition to mechanical CPR devices, paramedic response units are required by the State of California to be equipped with an operational cardiac monitor/defibrillator (Health and Safety Code, Division 2.5, Chapter 2, Section 1797.52). The Department’s ambulances are equipped with ZOLL X Series Advanced monitor/defibrillators, while other 911-response apparatus currently utilize older units that are reaching end-of-life serviceability. The operational objective of this purchase is to maintain department standardization and ensure consistent, reliable cardiac care equipment across all 911-response apparatus.
The Fire Department currently utilizes cardiac care equipment manufactured by ZOLL Medical Corporation. Procuring the ZOLL AutoPulse NXT mechanical CPR devices and ZOLL X Series Advanced monitor/defibrillators supports uniformity in training, deployment, accessories/consumables, and operational familiarity for field personnel. Additionally, standardization supports consistent data capture and clinical performance review processes when applicable to the Department’s EMS quality improvement program.
The requested equipment will be acquired through a sole source procurement process and will cost $549,280.39. The equipment supports operational readiness and the Department’s ability to deliver time-sensitive cardiac care in the prehospital environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it does not meet the definition of a “project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. The purchase of EMS Equipment constitutes an administrative activity involving the acquisition of equipment and does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2), continuing administrative or maintenance activities, including the purchase of supplies and equipment, are not considered projects under CEQA. Additionally, Section 15378(b)(5) excludes organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in environmental impacts. As the acquisition of EMS Equipment does not involve construction, land use changes, or any commitment to a physical environmental modification, no further CEQA review is required.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Our City government will lead by example, and will operate in an open, transparent and responsive manner that meets the needs of the citizens and is a good place to do business. This action is also consistent with the following general plan:
5-3.1: Provide for fire personnel, equipment and fire stations to have adequate and appropriate resources to meet the needs and serve all areas of Rialto.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the staff report.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Operating Budget Impact
There is no impact on the Operating Budget.
Capital Improvement Budget Impact
Funds are budgeted and available in Account No. 22095175-53030 for the purchase of Thirteen (13) ZOLL AutoPulse NXT Mechanical CPR Devices and Four (4) ZOLL X Series Advanced Monitor/Defibrillators from ZOLL Medical Corporation in the amount of $549,280.39 from Account No. 22095175-53030
Licensing
This action does not require a business license.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Sole Source Document
2. Quote No: Q-129824