Agenda - 12-13-2016 - 6-i - Purchase of Replacement Ambulance for Orange County Emergency Services

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2 Emergency Medical Services inspection. That unit replaces wheel coach unit 714. County Emergency Medical Services and Fleet Maintenance staff feedback continue to corroborate the more comfortable ride for patients and the reliability of the platform. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to make purchases through a competitive bidding group purchasing program, which is a formally organized program that offers competitively obtained purchasing services at discount prices to two or more public agencies. The Houston-Galveston Area Council ("HGAC") is a cooperative purchasing group that meets the requirements of NCGS 143-129(e)(3). The specific contract number for the HGAC is #AM10-14. The terms of the contract call for items to be sold and serviced through identified authorized dealers. Both Horton Ambulance and FESCO are listed on contract #AM10-14. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact will be the cost of the ambulance ($216,827) and the cost of a power lift stretcher (approx. $16,000) for a total approximate cost of $232,827. Funding for this vehicle was included as part of the approved vehicle replacement list provided with Agenda Item 7-b, Attachment #1 of the November 1, 2016 Board of Orange County Commissioners regular meeting agenda. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATING A SAFE COMMUNITY Supporting policies, procedures, regulations, and programs that reduce harassment, exclusion, intimidation, and violence against Orange County residents. The purchase of a replacement ambulance ensures continued ambulance coverage around the clock for Orange County. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board award the purchase through cooperative purchase agreement to FESCO, Inc. and authorize the Manager to proceed with the purchase of the Horton ambulance from FESCO, Inc. and execute agreements upon review by the County Attorney.