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Commission opens EMS bids; two proposals submitted, review pending
Summary
Two bids for emergency medical services were opened at the meeting. One proposal from Deaconess EMS outlined a request for an approximately $800,000 per-year subsidy with a 5% annual increase; another bidder requested roughly $525,000. Commissioners said no decision would be made at the meeting and that they will review both bids.
The county opened two bids for emergency medical services and did not select a provider at the meeting.
Presenters read portions of the proposals into the record. One submission from Deaconess EMS described an approximate subsidy of $800,000 per year with a 5% annual increase plus cost-recovery provisions and included a breakdown of proposed charges. A second submission referenced in the record requested about $525,000 in annual compensation and proposed similar annual increases; the bidder’s materials require additional review for interpretation.
County officials said the opening was procedural: bids were received and read on the record but no award or selection would be made until staff and commissioners could review the full proposals. Commissioners thanked the bidders and indicated staff will examine the proposals in detail before returning recommended action to the board.
No motion to award was taken at the meeting. Commissioners said further review and possibly follow-up questions will be required before any contract negotiations or awards.
