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County says 911 ambulance contract may be delayed after bid protest
Summary
Agency staff told the Health Committee that a selection committee identified a best‑qualified bidder for the 911 ambulance RFP but the contract expected in March may be delayed because of an outstanding protest to the bid.
Assistant Agency Director Anika Choudhury told the Health Committee that the county issued a request for proposals for 911 ambulance services, a selection committee identified a best‑qualified bidder, and staff are developing the contract that would be brought to the board.
"The RFP was issued and the selection committee selected a best qualified bidder…and so we're undergoing that process right now," Choudhury said. She added the item was expected to come to the board in March but cautioned: "It may be delayed because there is an outstanding protest to the bid."
Committee members asked whether the board had approved a vendor; staff said no final contract had been approved. The transcript records no vendor names, protestor identity or resolution timeline beyond staff's expectation to bring a contract to the board when the procurement process is complete.
Why it matters: an outstanding protest can delay emergency services contracting and affects when the board can review and approve the vendor and contract terms. The committee did not take a vote or direct further action during this briefing.
