MEMORANDUM

TO: Pete Sprague, Assembly President

Members, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly

THRU: Dale Bagley, Mayor

Rob Robson, Public Works Director

FROM: Mark Fowler, Purchasing and Contracting Officer

DATE: January 23, 2003

SUBJECT: Resolution 2003-013; Central Peninsula General Hospital

Authorizing the purchase and installation of new Digital Radiographic Equipment

The attached resolution authorizes Central Peninsula General Hospital, Inc. to purchase and install new digital radiographic equipment, in an amount not to exceed $728,645.00.

In 2002, CPGH Inc. Medical Director, Imaging Services Director, and lead CT Technologist evaluated the product lines of five manufacturers and determined that Siemens offered the best overall solutions for the hospital's radiographic needs. Based on this extensive evaluation process, the hospital staff has further recommended that the hospital standardize its radiographic equipment, with Siemens being the provider. The purchase and installation of the Siemens radiographic equipment is consistent with the hospital's standardizing efforts.

The CPGH Inc. Operating Board as well as the Central Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area board have approved the purchase and installation of the digital radiographic equipment.

Two new digital radiographic systems were approved in fiscal year 2003 capital projects budget. However, CPGH Inc. has resolved through Hospital Resolution 2002-106 to purchase one in fiscal year 2003 and budget for an additional one in fiscal year 2004.

Funds are available in account number 600.81111.03CH3.48516. Additional facility modifications will be required to accommodate the installation of the new digital radiographic equipment and will be administered by hospital personnel.