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. (Corn/Bunch)

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.

Funding Source: This purchase is not included in the FY26 Adopted Budget. Funding will be appropriated from the available fund balance in Public Safety Fund 5500. A budget adjustment will be required to increase appropriations in line item 55004125 817505 to cover the cost of the new ambulances. 
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

Not at this time.

Legal Committee will be the first to consider this item. The Legal Committee was canceled on July 24, 2025. Items were added to the Finance Committee agenda. The Finance Committee recommended approval 5-0 at its meeting on August 7, 2025.

Proceed as presented.