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Council rejects ambulance bid after failing to meet specs; EMS says new unit is 'very much needed'
Summary
The council unanimously rejected a single bid for a 2026 Ford Transit ambulance after finding it inconsistent with requested specifications. EMS leadership told the council a new ambulance is 'very much needed' and the town will continue pursuing compliant procurement options.
The Town of Nutter Fort Council unanimously rejected the lone bid received for a 2026 Ford Transit T350 ambulance, finding the submission inconsistent with bid requirements and not up to the requested specifications. Councilor Karen Phillips moved to reject the bid; Rick Lafferty seconded and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
EMS Supervisor Nathan Rohrbough reported steady call volume and told the council that a new ambulance is "very much needed, and it is appreciated that council is entertaining the bid process." The council did not approve an alternate purchase at the March 25 meeting and will continue procurement steps consistent with town purchasing rules.
Next steps: staff and council will need to re-open procurement or solicit new bids that meet specifications. No dollar figure for a replacement purchase was approved during the meeting.
