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o,, <br />it sz <br />~~rrh fEai°~`~ <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />EMERGENCY SERVICES <br />P. O. Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br />Colonel F. R. Montes de Oca, EFO <br />Director <br />919-245-6100 (Office) <br />919-933-2600 (24 hours) <br />919-732-8130 (Fax) <br />www.co.orange.nc.us <br />March 11, 2009 <br />Mr. Chris Neal, Director <br />Oklahoma State University <br />Fire Science Program <br />XXXXXX <br />Stillwater, Oklahoma XXXXX <br />Dear Mr. Neal: <br />The purpose of this correspondence is to solicit your interest in <br />developing an overview of current issues relating to the delivery of <br />fire, rescue and emergency medical services in Orange County. We <br />are seeking interested parties with the expertise to advise us as we <br />take an initial status check of our service delivery system as well as <br />the development of a focused Request for Proposal for a <br />comprehensive study, <br />Currently Orange County is served by a network of paid and non-paid <br />(volunteer) fire, rescue and emergency medical agencies. The Board <br />of Orange County Commissioners (BOCC) wishes to analyze the <br />current system, compare it to established performance guidelines, <br />such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association, <br />and provide a report card of capabilities. The advising organization. we <br />commission will also assist us in developing a focused, metered <br />scope of work that will form the basis for a Request for Proposal to <br />complete future phases of the study. <br />Your organization has been selected for consideration because of its <br />previous work in this field and its status as an entity that provides <br />quality analysis and prepares technically sound reports based on <br />state-of-the art trends in emergency services delivery. <br />If you are interested in providing services please submit 10 bound <br />copies of a complete proposal packet of no more than 15 pages no <br />later than the close of business April 10, 2009. The price for your <br />proposal must be submitted in a separate envelope. <br />Care • Serve • Survive <br />