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Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Replacements - Proposal
History
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Over 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background. AED units should be operated by personnel who have completed a 4½ hour training class. The Village is currently coordinating AED training through the Orland Park Fire Protection District.
The Village of Orland Park maintains AED units in all of our public facilities. The FY17 budget includes funding to upgrade and replace a portion of dated AED units. The AED units being upgraded and replaced are more than 15 years old and warrant replacing. Important to note, all existing AEDs are working and fully functional, but periodic replacement of AED units is a standard practice. This year, the Village will purchase and replace four (4) AED units in the following facilities: Village Hall, Civic Center, Franklin Loebe Center and Public Works Administration building. Additionally, an AED with a wall cabinet will also be purchased and installed at the new Parks & Grounds Administration office. Another phase of AED replacements will occur next year, pending budget approval, at the following facilities: Sportsplex, Robert Davidson Center, John Humphrey Complex, and Recreation Administration Building.
In order to purchase 5 AED units and 1 wall cabinet, staff requested and received quotes from three companies. Allied 100 LLC of Woodruff, WI submitted a quote for $6,829.30; American AED, Inc. of Hallandale Beach, FL submitted a quote for $7,985.00 and Physio-Control, Inc. of Redmond, WA submitted a quote for $8,039.87. Staff recommends accepting the quote from Allied 100 LLC of Woodruff, WI...
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