Regular Items 9.
Legal Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 07/24/2025
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
Mike Mathews
CHAIR:
Ed Heldenbrand
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider recommending approval to issue a purchase order to Southwest Ambulance Sales for a total of eight (8) new ambulances to support the implementation of ambulance transport services. This purchase includes five (5) Type I ambulances and three (3) Type III ambulances. Total purchase price is $1,778,782.49. (Randy Bunch)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Randy Bunch
The acquisition of reliable and mission-ready ambulances is critical. Based on operational needs and deployment models, the department is proposing the purchase of:
Five (5) Type I Ambulances at $235,984.00 each
Three (3) Type III Ambulances at $199,620.83 each
Total: $1,778,782.49
These units are new builds with full warranty and delivery timelines guaranteed prior to May 2026. The Type I ambulances are best suited for high-volume response and inter-facility transport, while the Type III units will support backup and station-specific response needs. Quotes from vendors are attached to this proposal, reflecting the per-unit cost for each type. The combination of Type I and Type III units will allow the department to meet both frontline and support demands as we transition to a transporting EMS model. The selected vendor can meet our delivery timeline.
The acquisition of reliable and mission-ready ambulances is critical. Based on operational needs and deployment models, the department is proposing the purchase of:
Five (5) Type I Ambulances at $235,984.00 each
Three (3) Type III Ambulances at $199,620.83 each
Total: $1,778,782.49
These units are new builds with full warranty and delivery timelines guaranteed prior to May 2026. The Type I ambulances are best suited for high-volume response and inter-facility transport, while the Type III units will support backup and station-specific response needs. Quotes from vendors are attached to this proposal, reflecting the per-unit cost for each type. The combination of Type I and Type III units will allow the department to meet both frontline and support demands as we transition to a transporting EMS model. The selected vendor can meet our delivery timeline.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
Total purchase cost is as follows:
5 × Type I @ $235,984.00 = $1,179,920.00
3 × Type III @ $199,620.83 = $598,862.49
Total Cost = $1,778,782.49
Funding Source: 55004125-817505
HGAC Contract: AM10-23
5 × Type I @ $235,984.00 = $1,179,920.00
3 × Type III @ $199,620.83 = $598,862.49
Total Cost = $1,778,782.49
Funding Source: 55004125-817505
HGAC Contract: AM10-23
LEGAL REVIEW:
Not at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Legal Committee will be the first to consider this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider recommending approval to issue a purchase order to Southwest Ambulance Sales for a total of eight (8) new ambulances to support the implementation of ambulance transport services. This purchase includes five (5) Type I ambulances and three (3) Type III ambulances. Total purchase price is $1,778,782.49.