ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 6.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/14/2025
COMMITTEE:
Finance
CONTACT:
Toni Gomez
CHAIR:
Robert B. Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to issue a purchase order in the amount of $86,526.03 to Code 3 Services for the purchase and installation of radio equipment necessary for ambulance communications. (Corn/Bunch)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Randy Bunch
As part of the planned implementation of the Roswell Fire Department (RFD) ambulance transport service, it is critical that each ambulance be fully outfitted with mobile and portable radio equipment. This will ensure direct and reliable communication with the City of Roswell Dispatch, receiving hospitals, and other responding agencies. Effective and immediate communication is essential for coordinating emergency response, ensuring firefighter and paramedic safety, and delivering high-quality patient care.
As part of the planned implementation of the Roswell Fire Department (RFD) ambulance transport service, it is critical that each ambulance be fully outfitted with mobile and portable radio equipment. This will ensure direct and reliable communication with the City of Roswell Dispatch, receiving hospitals, and other responding agencies. Effective and immediate communication is essential for coordinating emergency response, ensuring firefighter and paramedic safety, and delivering high-quality patient care.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
Funding Source: This purchase is not included in the FY26 Adopted Budget. Funding will be appropriated from the available fund balance in the Public Safety Fund 5500. A budget adjustment will be required to increase appropriations in line item 55004125 817505 to cover the cost of the purchase and installation of radio equipment necessary for ambulance communications.
Cost: 86,526.03
New Mexico State Contract
SPA number: 10-00000-20-00048
Cost: 86,526.03
New Mexico State Contract
SPA number: 10-00000-20-00048
LEGAL REVIEW:
Not at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
Public Safety recommended approval 3-0 at its meeting on July 15, 2025. The Finance Committee recommended approval 5-0 at its meeting on August 7, 2025..
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.