Agenda 8-m - Authorization for the County Manager to Execute Contracts for Ambulance Remounts

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 22, 2019 Action Agenda Item No. 8-m SUBJECT: Authorization for the County Manager to Execute Contracts for Ambulance Remounts DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Dorman, 919-245- 2627 Travis Myren, 919-245-2308 PURPOSE: To authorize the County Manager to execute contracts for the purchase and remounting of ambulances approved during the FY 2018-19 budget process. BACKGROUND: On April 10, 2018, Asset Management Services presented a budget request that included remounting two (2) Emergency Services ambulances. A remount makes use of a truck that already exists. The selected company removes the ambulance box from an ambulance and puts a new chassis underneath. Reusing some of the key components of the truck, particularly not having to manufacture a new box, translates into savings. The remount process provides the opportunity to refurbish and update select pieces of the truck. The total cost for the two (2) remounts is $346,040, excluding accessories (radios, stretcher, etc.). FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding to cover the $346,040 cost for the two (2) remounts was approved in the FY 2018-19 budget. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • 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. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize the Manager to execute agreements for the ambulance remounts and any amendments to those contracts following review and approval by the County Attorney.