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JAN 10 1989 Tourniquets 13 ea.) Butterfly or scalp vein'needles (6 ea.) IV Cannulae (8 ea.) Micro drip sets (3 ea.) Macro drip sets (3 ea.) Needles (6 ea.) 1 ML Syringes (2 ea.) 2.5 ML to 6 ML Syringes (6 ea.) 10 ML to 20 ML Syringes (4 ea.) Total cost for one ALS Kit Total cost for two ALS Kits (without drugs or medications) BOOK 75 ,AGE568 17 60 135 12 21 4 1 3 3 $16,282 $32;,'.564 The drugs and medications required for, the ALS kits as required by Rule 10D-66, Florida Administrative Code totals $80.00. There are additional drugs and medications which are not required by the above referenced rule, but are recommended by the Medical Director. These drugs total approximately $100.00 in cost. The total drugs for one ALS kit totals $180.00 and extended for two kits the price would be $360.00 The total amount requested for two ALS including drugs and medica- tions is $32,924. There will also be some costs involved in upgrading the current BLS ambulances to ALS status in terms of equipment for items such as airway bags, 747 boxes, etc. For the seven (7) vehicles, it is anticipated that approximately $1,000 will be required for each vehicle or $7,000 for the total of the vehicles which will be util- ized in the ALS service. The total amount requested for the two ALS kits with drugs and medi- cations as well as the ambulance upgrade costs from BLS to ALS status totals $39,924. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the emergency purchase of the ALS equipment and waive the bidding requirements for the purchase of two (2) ALS kits, drugs, and up- grading of BLS ambulances to ALS status so the required permits can be obtained from HRS. Emergency expenditure authority in the amount of $39,924 is requested. This action is necessary if the service- is to be implemented by the target date of February 1, 1989. There remains a substantial amount of work to be completed and approval of this request will provide staff the needed emergency purchasing authority to equip and bring the ALS service on line in a timely manner. The Indian River Memorial Hospital is coopekating in this endeavor and transfer of funds to the County for start up of the ALS service is anticipated by February 1, 1989. Some discussion arose about the emblems on the insignia and the possibility that the symbol for the heart may be changed slightly. Director Wright then introduced Mr. Jimmy Judge who has been selected to be the Chief Paramedic for the ALS Service. He advised that Mr. Judge has substantial background, and they 36