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1 WO BOOK I PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE CHASSIS AND REMOUNTING OF TYPE III MODULAR d-014 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 2/13/90: TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: James Chandler County Admnistrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Management Services DATE: February 13, 1990 SUBJECT: Approval for Ambulance Chassis Purchase and Remounting of Type III Modular Box It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given.formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On January 23, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of one.new ambulance.- Staff advised the Board at that time a recommendation would be forthcoming regarding the purchase of a chassis and remounting of a Type III modular box inasmuch as funding would not accommodate purchasing two new ambulances in this fiscal year. After many calls, staff located a new 1989 Ford chassis at Don Reid Ford in Maitland, Florida, which is sufficient upon which to mount - the modular box for the price of $16,600. The chassis meets the specifications necessary for an EMS transport vehicle. It is also a diesel which is similar to other vehicles in the EMS fleet which is beneficial in terms of interchangeability of parts. Staff research has determined that National Ambulance Builders in Orlando, Florida, was the most reasonable in price and provided the quickest turnaround time for the remount. It was also learned that remounting of the modular box will require removal of a substantial amount of the flooring to get to the anchor bolts used to secure the box to the chassis resulting in additional costs for replacing the floor. The total price quoted by the above referenced company was $10,000 which included reconditioning the interior and exterior of the box. A turnaround time of less than four (4) weeks was guaranteed by the vendor. Other companies contacted had a minimum of 60 days for remounting and reconditioning of a modular box. The total costs of purchasing the chassis and remounting the .......--,_._-.-modular box to like new condition is $26,600. This is an excellent - price when compared to purchasing a totally new ambulance in excess ____ of X45,000. Funding in the amount of $35,324 is available in the EMS automotive capital account for this purpose. _ . ........... ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Time is of the essence in obtaining the chassis and remounting the modular box. The EMS transport vehicle fleet currently in service were largely received from IRCVAS in July, 1989. The majority of these vehicles have high milage and maintenance costs are excessive at this time. For example, more than $2,300 was spent during the month of January to keep the fleet in operation. 54