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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.