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Board approves countywide Fire & EMS system study RFP
Summary
Franklin County authorized an RFP to develop a Fire & EMS master plan, funded by a $75,000 capital budget allocation. The RFP will solicit proposals on deployment, revenue recovery, equipment standardization, and technology upgrades; staff recommended issuance and the board approved 6–1.
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors voted April 21 to authorize staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposals for a comprehensive Fire & EMS system study. The study will develop a master plan examining EMS transport and deployment models, fire service operations, fleet and equipment lifecycle planning, revenue recovery and billing improvements, and communications/technology upgrades.
County staff told the board that $75,000 is already budgeted in the Public Safety capital fund to support the study and that issuing an RFP will not commit the county to operational changes until specific proposals and contracts are presented to the board. The evaluation committee is expected to include representatives from Public Safety, County Administration, Finance, the Sheriff’s Office, and volunteer fire and EMS organizations.
Supervisor Nick Mitchell moved to approve issuance of the RFP and the motion passed 6–1 (Supervisor Meredith opposed). Deputy County Administrator/CFO Brian Carter and County Administrator Steven Sandy said the RFP responses will present options including potential cost savings through system optimization and revenue-recovery improvements.
What’s next: Staff will issue the RFP under the Virginia Public Procurement Act, evaluate proposals over the stated timeline, and return recommended options to the board for deliberation and any contract approvals.
