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2 <br /> Emergency Services has the unique opportunity for the County to send two (2) ambulances that <br /> would otherwise be surplus to the manufacturer for remount. Remounting two (2) ambulances, <br /> rather than purchasing new ones, would save $211,647.86. The remounting process refurbishes <br /> the existing patient module (box) of an ambulance and places it on a new chassis. The remounted <br /> module is issued a new warranty good for twenty-five (25) years. <br /> The cost savings from remounting two (2) of the three (3) planned ambulance purchases <br /> ($211,647.86) would then allow for the advanced purchase of an additional new Basic Life <br /> Support (BLS) ambulance with equipment. This purchase is currently planned for FY 2028-29, <br /> and if coupled with the transition to remounts, will create no additional impact to the County CIP <br /> budget for FY 2024-25. <br /> The two (2) remounted and one (1) new ambulances from Excellance would be purchased based <br /> on the North Carolina Sheriff's Association Contract (contract number 25-05-0521). The one (1) <br /> Basic Life Support unit would be purchased based on Buyboard Purchasing Co-Op Contract <br /> (contract number 745-24). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br /> FY 2024-25 CIP Budget Totals for Emergency Services Vehicles <br /> Ambulances and associated equipment $1,647,414 <br /> Other response vehicles and equipment $ 409,540 <br /> TOTAL $2,056,954 <br /> The most recent quote from Excellance, Inc. for three (3) new ambulances is $1,650,971 .49, <br /> which is $3,557.49 over the approved $1,647,414 CIP budget. <br /> An additional quote was obtained for two (2) remounted and one (1) new ALS ambulances at <br /> $1,057,257.79. Medical equipment for the three (3) ALS ambulances would be purchased <br /> separately through separate vendors at an estimated cost of $388,065.84. <br /> Costs of ALS Ambulance Purchases <br /> (3) New ALS Ambulances with equipment $1,650,971.49 (+$3,557.49 over budget) <br /> (2) Remounted ALS Ambulances with $1,439,323.63 <br /> equipment <br /> (1) New ALS Ambulance with equipment <br /> Cost Savings by Remounting $211,647.86 <br /> With the potential savings associated with two (2) remounts, Emergency Services requested <br /> Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, Inc. provide a quote for one new BLS ambulance, which was <br /> $160,345. Equipment costs, also purchased through separate vendors, would be $36,105. <br /> Cost of BLS Ambulance Purchase <br /> (1) BLS Unit $160,345 <br /> Equipment $ 36,105 <br /> Total $196,450 <br /> These changes would save the County $15,197.86 overall, provide a relief BLS ambulance to <br /> improve longevity of the current ambulance fleet, and keep the total cost of ambulances under <br />