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Approval of Ambulance Purchase through the SAVVIK Cooperative Agreement and Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 22BCC00061 Increasing the Original Budget ($1,100,000) for Five Ambulance Purchases for the Office of Emergency Services through Appropriating $131,000 of General Fund Balance and Transferring $81,255 Across Functional Areas for a Total of $1,312,255
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 14, 2022
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve the purchase of 5 ambulances through the SAVVIK Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 22BCC00061 increasing the original budget of $1,100,000 to $1,312,255 for the purchase of five ambulances through appropriating $131,000 of General Fund fund balance and the transfer of $81,255 from the Office of Emergency Services fund center to the Non-Departmental Business Area to cover the expense.
The SAVVIK Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is a competitively bid project that Eagle County Health Service District, CO initiated to purchase ambulances and transport vehicles. Braun Ambulances is an authorized provider under the SAVVIK consortium and Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus is an authorized dealer for Braun Ambulances. Purchasing the ambulances through the SAVVIK consortium provides Durham County the best value for the Braun Liberty Type I ambulance.
In addition, each ambulance will have a "Stealth Power" anti-idling system installed that will reduce emissions by keeping critical systems and climate control operational without the ambulance having to continuously idle when not responding to calls. The "Stealth Power" system will help the County achieve our environmental stewardship/sustainable initiatives goal significantly.
The current quote of $1,181,255 exceeds the original quote price of $1,100,000 due to increase in inflation, micro-chip shortage, and global supply chain issues from raw material. OES has identified available funds...
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