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Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a 2023 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance from Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc. (HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - $321,099.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one 2023 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance at a cost of $321,099.00 through the HGACBuy cooperative purchasing program (contract #AM10-23) for use by the Safety Services Area, Fire Department Unit. This ambulance will be a new addition to the City’s fleet.
In June 2022, the City of Ann Arbor Fire Department (AAFD) began staffing a Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA) basic life support ambulance as part of a trial program. This allowed the AAFD to transport patients when HVA had no ambulances available. The City of Ann Arbor became independently licensed as a basic life support transport agency and the program was implemented permanently by the AAFD when the City’s first ambulance was placed in service in February 2023.
Based on the demand for these services, the need for a second ambulance has become apparent. This second ambulance has the same basic setup as the first and includes a cot, loading system, and associated equipment. The new ambulance is a spec model and is available for immediate delivery.
There are currently no hybrid or fully electric ambulances which are commercially available, though several manufacturers are in the development phase. It is anticipated that this vehicle will be replaced with a hybrid or electric ambulance at the end of its life cycle.
Wheeled Coach was awarded Contract #AM10-23 by the HGACBuy cooperative purchasing program for ambulances. Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc., Holland, Michigan is an authorized dealer for Wheeled Coach under the HGACBuy contract.
Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for this purchase is provided by the American Rescue Plan and funds have been appropriated by the City. This new ambulance will be placed on an 8-year replacement schedule which is consistent with similar vehicle chassis in the City’s Fleet. The AAFD will have an annual replacement cost of approximately $45,761.00 for this ambulance.
Green Fleet Policy: The Green Fleet Committee approved the need for the replacement of this equipment, that the proposed replacement is consistent with the Green Fleet Policy and recommended the approval of this resolution. The Sustainability and Innovations Manager has concurred with the actions of the Committee.
Staff
Prepared by: Matthew J. Kulhanek, Fleet & Facilities Unit Manager
Reviewed by: Mike Kennedy, Fire Chief
John Fournier, Deputy City Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The Fleet & Facilities Unit needs to purchase an ambulance for the City’s fleet;
Whereas, Competitive bids were received by the HGACBuy cooperative purchasing program and Wheeled Coach of Winter Park, FL, received contract #AM10-23 for ambulances;
Whereas, Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc. of Holland, MI, is a dealer of record for Wheeled Coach under the HGACBuy cooperative purchasing program;
Whereas, Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination Ordinances; and
Whereas, Adequate funds for the purchase of this ambulance are available through the American Rescue Plan funding received by the City;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approves the issuance of a purchase order to Emergency Vehicles Plus Inc. for one 2023 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance in the amount of $321,099.00; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution.