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Assembly committee awards EMT training contract to University of Alaska Fairbanks
Summary
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Finance Committee voted unanimously on Sept. 4 to award IFB 26019 to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College for EMT training, a contract valued at $78,984 for the initial year and up to $236,952 with renewals.
The Assembly Finance Committee voted to award Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26019 to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College for emergency medical technician training, approving $78,984 for the initial one‑year contract and up to $236,952 if two one‑year renewals are exercised.
Borough staff told the committee the procurement followed Title 16 competitive‑procurement rules and that the University was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder of three offers. A borough staff member said, “The competitive process was conducted in compliance with our Title 16 requirements,” and recommended the award at the stated price.
Committee members pressed staff on funding and scope. Ms. Wilson asked which fund would pay for the training; staff said the non‑area‑wide taxing authority that also funds EMS service contracts covers the expense and that the borough would provide the committee with the current fund balance later. Mayor Hopkins added the non‑area‑wide fund balance at budget time in June was about $6,200,000 and that only modest spending had occurred since.
Members also contrasted the new award with last year’s contract, which they said was valued at $125,000 for a one‑year term. Staff explained the lower award reflected a reduced scope for this contract and that allowing a multiyear arrangement enabled bidders to submit lower, more sustainable proposals. Staff estimated the contract funds four courses annually—two basic and two advanced—with total annual enrollment in the 30–40 student range based on historical class sizes.
On eligibility questions, borough staff said the contract prioritizes students nominated by the borough’s EMS contractors (ambulance contractors and first‑responder contractors under borough contract); the borough does not individually vet or prioritize nominees beyond the contractors’ submissions.
The committee took a roll‑call vote and the chair announced the award to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College; the motion passed unanimously.
