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2 Association is a cooperative purchasing program that meets the statute.Staff recommends using thisexisting bidfrom which the original seven (7) ambulances were purchased. The newly-designed units have proven to be very safeand effectivevehicles regards to the originaldecision points (below) used to develop specification criteria when purchasing the original new fleet additions in 2010. During the first yearof service, the newly-designed units have a lower cost per mile than the first yearof service of the older fleet units (Ford F-450) ambulances. The following decisionpoints were considered in this request: All ambulance purchases would conform to 2010 emissions standards leading to decreasedgreenhouse gas emissions; and, Ambulances will be purchased with medium duty chassis and drivetrainsto increase service uptime. Medium Duty drive-trains are more capable ofhandling on scene idling, have stronger braking, cooling and suspension components and are critical for a system such as Orange County with increasing callvolume; and, Purchases willdemonstrate a continued focus on crew and patient safety; and, The new ambulances would be capable ofoperating on a diesel fuel blend ofup to twentypercent bio-diesel(B-20). The newambulance will incorporate technology improvements that staff is currently implementing in the current fleet related to response improvementsusing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), which allows E911 communicators to dispatch the closest unit resulting in decreased response times, reduced fuel consumption and faster patient access and care. The goal of this purchase is to create a turnkey solution allowing the new ambulances to be received by Orange County ready for immediate service.This purchaseincludeskey pieces of equipment in addition to theambulance. The radio system will bepurchased, programmed, and drop-shipped to theambulance manufacturer. Stretchers and stair chairs are both critical equipment assisting crews in the safelifting andmoving patients over varied terrain and in differenttypes of structures.All of this equipment is specified to match the existing fleet and three new ambulances approved in 2010 with the addition of hardware to run AVL. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purchaseprice of the ambulance is $185,280.41and $37,953for equipment for a total of $223,233.41. Sufficient funds were allocated in the adopted FY 2012- 2013Vehicle Replacement Internal Services Fund and the Emergency Services budget (equipment) topurchase the ambulance. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Boardapprove and authorize Emergency Services and Financial Services staff to proceed with the immediate plan to purchaseone (1) ambulancefrom Excellance, Inc. and execute the appropriate paperwork.