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Home My WebLink About063653-A2 - General - Contract - Carter Blood CareCSC No. 63653-A2 SECOND AMENDMENT TO FORT WORTH CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 63653 This Second Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63653 ("Second Amendment") is made between the City of Fort Worth ("Fort Worth"), a municipal corporation and Carter Blood Care through its duly authorized representative ("Vendor"). WHEREAS, Fort Worth and Vendor entered into an Agreement identified as Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63653 beginning July 14, 2025 (the "Agreement"); WHEREAS, on June 8, 2026, the Agreement was amended to increase the total annual compensation under the agreement from $125,000.00 to $157,500.00; and WHEREAS, it is the collective desire of both Fort Worth and Vendor to amend the Agreement to increase contract capacity to $225,000.00. NOW THEREFORE, known by all these present, Fort Worth and Vendor, acting herein by the through their duly authorized representatives, agree to the following terms, which amend the Agreement as follows: 1. The Agreement is amended to increase the total authorized annual payment made under the Agreement by Fort Worth to the Vendor to an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for any single contract term. 2. All other terms, provisions, conditions, covenants and recitals of the Agreement not expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. [Signature Page Follows] OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Second Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63653 Pagel of 2 Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below. FORT WORTH: City of Fort Worth By: 9. Name: William Johnson Title: Assistant City Manager Date: 07/20/2026 Approval Recommended: By: �4�2c�i�LeIZ� �cY� Q Name: Title: Raymond Hill Interim Fire Chief Attest: By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall Title: City Secretary VENDOR: Carter Blood Care By: — - j �- � "I :: /�-/ Name: BJ mith Title: Chief Operating Officer Date: Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: 4�1 Name: Brenda Ray Title: Fire/EMS Purchasing Manager Approved as to Form and Legality: By: Name: Taylor C. Paris Title: Sr. Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: N/A OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Second Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63653 Page 2 of 2 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 06/10/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0533 LOG NAME: 36FD EMS CARTER BLOODCARE SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Carter BloodCare to Provide Blood Components and Related Services for an Annual Amount Up to $126,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four (4) One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Amount for the Fire Department RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Carter BloodCare to provide blood components and related services for an annual amount up to $126,000.00 for the initial term and authorize four (4) one-year renewal options for the same amount for the Fire Department. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of an agreement with Carter BloodCare to provide blood components and related services. The Office of the Medical Director (OMD) oversees the clinical care delivered by the Fort Worth Fire Department in the Emergecy Management Services (EMS) system. In the delivery of advanced life support and critical care interventions in the field, the Fire Department requires access to blood components such as whole blood, packed red blood cells, and plasma to optimize patient outcomes during traumatic events and severe medical emergencies. Carter BloodCare is a licensed blood center and non-profit organization that provides blood and transfusion services to hospitals and emergency medical providers throughout Texas. Through this agreement, Carter BloodCare will supply blood components that are properly screened, labeled, and delivered in compliance with Food and Drug Administration, Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies, and applicable regulatory standards. This partnership will allow the Fire Department's Emergency Management Services to ensure timely access to lifesaving blood products for critically ill and injured patients under field resuscitation protocols. FUNDING: Upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget for Emergency Medical Services, funding will be available in the Emergency Medical Services Fund for the Fire Department. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDERS: An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval. TERM: The initial term of the agreements will begin upon execution and end one year from the date. RENEWAL TERMS: The agreement may be renewed for four (4) additional one-year terms. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. Chapter 252 Exemption: This agreement was approved as exempt from competitive bidding requirements under chapter 252 as a contract necessary to preserve or protect the public health and safety, by the Fort Worth City Attorney's Office. This solicitation was reviewed by The Business Equity Division for available business equity prospects according to the City's Business Equity Ordinance. There were limited business equity opportunities available for the services/goods requested, therefore, no business equity goal was established. This agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendation and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for Emergency Medical Services by the City Council, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Emergency Medical Services Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by. William Johnson Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801 Additional Information Contact: FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: Carter BloodCare Subject of the Agreement: CSC 63653 Amendment 2 for Carter BloodCare M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes 0 No ❑ 63653 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0 If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: date acm signs If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: 9/30/2026 If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 21 *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 0 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder: rder: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.