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Council recommends buying refurbished cardiac monitors after cost and compatibility review
Summary
After discussion about interoperability with county equipment and service life, council voted to recommend purchasing refurbished cardiac monitors for ambulances (refurbished quoted at about $21,673 versus $52,734 for new), with a one‑year warranty and a planned MOU to formalize operations with county partners.
Council discussed EMS cardiac monitors in detail Dec. 15 after staff explained the need to maintain compatibility with Williams County life‑squad equipment. An EMS representative said the monitors do more than cardiac pacing — they record blood pressure, end‑tidal CO and other data — and that compatibility avoids swapping equipment between crews.
Staff presented two price points: a new unit at $52,734.19 versus a refurbished unit at about $21,673.16, both carrying a one‑year warranty according to the presentation. The refurbished units were described as recalibrated, functionally equivalent to the county’s current units, and available because other agencies are replacing older models. Council members asked about expected service life (staff said county life-cycle expectations are about three to five years for these models) and use rates; staff estimated monitor usage varies by call type and availability.
After discussion about lifecycle economics and interoperability, a council member moved and the council voted to recommend purchasing refurbished monitors; staff said a memorandum of understanding with county partners is in progress to formalize operational details.
