To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Purchase Order for Ambulances and Equipment
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, to execute on behalf of the Fire Chief, a purchase order with Halcore Group, Inc. (DBA American Emergency Vehicles) in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000 for the manufacture and sale of 20 ambulance vehicles and accompanying equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% CCCFPD EMS Transport Fund
BACKGROUND:
The District is the exclusive ambulance transport provider to a majority of Contra Costa County, excluding the San Ramon Valley and Moraga-Orinda Fire Districts. While the District utilizes American Medical Response as a subcontractor to operate the ambulance transport system, the District purchases and owns the rolling stock and other major capital equipment.
The District’s contract with the County has requirements for maximum age and mileage. This purchase allows the Fire District to meet its requirement for age and mileage of ambulances. The delivery of 20 ambulances will be staggered over time as they are completed at the factory.
The purchase contract contains an indemnification provision from the District to Halcore Group, Inc. (DBA American Emergency Vehicles).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to acquire new ambulances. The District’s contract with the County has requirements for maximum age and mileage. This purchase keeps the District in compliance with those requirements.