St. Clair County commission, sitting as 9‑1‑1 board, approves multiple contracts, grant applications and program items; ambulance award recommended pending vet

St. Clair County Commissioners met Jan. 7; the meeting opened with the county commission convening as the county’s 9‑1‑1 board before continuing as the full commission. The bodies approved multiple procurement and program items, ratified small contracts, authorized grant applications and recorded a formal recommendation from the contract oversight group (COG) to award the county ambulance contract to Regional Paramedical Services (RPS), with final approval contingent on legal review.

Why it matters: The actions set procurement and program directions for public safety, road maintenance and community facilities and lock in steps that will affect county services and budgets this year. The ambulance procurement in particular will determine primary emergency medical services for county residents and municipalities.

Most significant actions and context

- 9‑1‑1 board ratifies Eventide recorder maintenance contract: The 9‑1‑1 board ratified a previously tabled purchase of a software and maintenance contract for the Eventide recorder used with the county’s P25 radio system in the amount of $5,630. The board voted to carry the motion.

- 9‑1‑1 board approves disposal of obsolete equipment: The board approved a request from Aslan Campbell, the county 9‑1‑1 director, to surplus and dispose of legacy communications equipment (listed in the meeting record by inventory numbers). The board discussed GovDeals as an option and approved disposal.

- COG recommends ambulance contract award to Regional Paramedical Services: Members of the contract oversight group reviewed two RFP respondents and recommended awarding ambulance bid 2025‑33…