Title
One Time Purchase of an Emergency Response MedStat Ambulance (Ordinance S-49496)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Alternative Support Apparatus, LLC (ASAP) for the purchase of one MV500 MedStat mini ambulance. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will not exceed $84,000.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for purchasing fleet vehicles and equipment including fire apparatus. The Fire Department was awarded $76,189 in grant funds from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and has requested the purchase of one MV500 MedStat all-terrain mini ambulance for special events emergency response. This unit will remedy a gap in response capabilities for special events that have limited vehicle access due to venue constraints or crowd congestion. Also, it will allow firefighters to navigate and maneuver in congested areas more easily and provide much faster medical response times. The unit features a fully enclosed, all aluminum patient compartment and allows for two attendants and a driver. The ability to respond to medical emergencies and provide event transportation with limited and restrictive access is critical to the department.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo citing a time restriction. Due to current build times, a grant time restriction, and specialty requirements, ASAP is being utilized for this purchase.
Contract Term
This item will be a one-time purchase of one MV500 MedStat ambulance on or about March 23, 2023.
Financial Impact
The grant is valued at $76,189, with the MV500 MedState being valued at $78,025 with tax. Due to potential build changes, the aggregate value will not exceed $84,000.
Funding is available in the Fire Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council authorized the application and acceptance of the tribal gaming grant funds from the GRIC on July 1, 2022. (Ordinance S-39421)
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, and the Fire and Public Works departments.