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Commissioners approve $245,000 ambulance purchase for EMS
Summary
The board approved purchasing a 2025 diesel Type I ambulance (Medex Metro Express) priced at about $245,000 to replace a vehicle lost in an accident; the EMS director had funds available and staff recommended the purchase.
The EMS director located an ambulance to replace a unit damaged in an accident. The vehicle description in the meeting materials listed a 2025 Medex Metro Express Type I chassis with conversion and an H-tank bracket; the conversion cost listed was $244,000 and the total with options was described as about $245,000.
Commissioners confirmed the purchase complies with procurement guidance and noted the county attorney had reviewed the agreement. A commissioner moved to approve the purchase and to authorize a county signer to execute the agreement; the motion was seconded and passed. The county will proceed with procurement and delivery according to the vendor’s terms and the county’s purchasing procedures.
The vote provides the EMS director authority to purchase the replacement ambulance and the board authorized the signature necessary to complete the purchase agreement. No additional appropriation details were presented during the motion; commissioners said the EMS director had the funds to proceed.
