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Council approves AED cabinets award and purchase of six AEDs for county parks
Summary
The Council approved awarding $26,397.90 for outdoor AED cabinets to SaveStation/Action First Aid and authorized purchase of six LifePak CR2 AEDs through Stryker Sales under a State contract at $8,583.90, funded by the North Dorchester Health Services fund.
Dorchester County Council on Jan. 6 approved two related emergency medical services actions: awarding the bid for six outdoor AED wall and tower cabinets to SaveStation/Action First Aid for $26,397.90, and authorizing the purchase of six LifePak CR2 automated external defibrillators through a State contract with Stryker Sales, LLC at $8,583.90. Both actions were funded from the North Dorchester Health Services fund and were approved unanimously.
Council materials and EMS stakeholders said SaveStation was selected for universal compatibility, smart monitoring technology, flexible power/connectivity options and strong warranty and support. The cabinet award covers six installations at Hurlock Athletic Complex (3), School Street Athletic Complex (2) and Sailwinds Park (formerly Christ Rock Park).
The minutes list $8,583.90 as the approved amount for the LifePak CR2 purchase via the State contract; the record does not specify whether that figure is a per-unit cost or a total for all six units. The Council record identifies the funding source as the North Dorchester Health Services fund, transferred to the County in September 2025.
Why it matters: the purchases are intended to expand AED access at recreation facilities, paired with monitoring capability, which county staff said will support timely response at those sites.
Next steps: procurement and installation will be coordinated by Recreation & Parks and EMS personnel; staff to confirm delivery timelines and installation schedules under the State contract and vendor terms.
