Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize the Execution of a Contract with SeniorCare Emergency Medical Services to Provide EMS Coverage Throughout Sullivan County
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: Not to exceed $2,700,000.00 per year.
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: #R-24-15
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH SENIORCARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE EMS COVERAGE THROUGHOUT SULLIVAN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature has recognized a need to support the EMS System in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature has directed the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - Bureau of EMS to acquire a Municipal Certificate of Need (CON) for EMS service within the County; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County EMS Advisory Board has voted in majority support of engaging a third-party EMS provider for fly-car services; and
WHEREAS, Request for Proposal #R-24-15 (RFP) was issued and four (4) responses were returned; and
WHEREAS, the lowest-cost respondent, SeniorCare Emergency Medical Services, is an accredited EMS provider currently providing high-volume, high-level EMS services in New York and New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, SeniorCare Emergency Medical Services will provide two (2) Advanced Life Support First Response fly-cars and two (2) Basic Life Support First Response fly-cars, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, in accordance with RFP proposal submission, for a period of two (2) years, with the option to extend yearly, upon mutual agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is authorized to execute a contract for service with SeniorCare Emergency Medical Services, not to exceed the RFP response amount of $2,700,000.00 per year, for a contract period of two (2) years, with the option to extend on a yearly basis, upon mutual agreement, for operations within the County of Sullivan as determined by the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety - Bureau of EMS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said contract be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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