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Purchase of Four New Ambulances for County Public Safety

Original title: 26-170, Award, Piggyback, Purchase of Four (4) 2026 Freightliner Ambulance Rescues (Public Safety)

Record date · January 13, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering the purchase of four 2026 Freightliner ambulance rescue vehicles. This procurement is being processed as a '' purchase, utilizing an existing contract from another jurisdiction.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of county funds to replace or expand the emergency vehicle fleet, which directly impacts the availability and maintenance of ambulance services for residents.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

County Public Safety Department

This department will receive and operate the four new ambulance rescue vehicles.

Directly affected

County Taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are being utilized to finance the acquisition of the new emergency vehicles.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a proposal to purchase four 2026 Freightliner ambulance rescue vehicles.
The purchase is designated as a 'piggyback' procurement, meaning the county is using a contract previously established by another government entity.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item - Regular', typically indicating it is handled as part of a routine administrative agenda.
The file was introduced on December 3, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'piggyback' mean in this context?

It means the county is using a contract that was already competitively bid and awarded by another government agency, allowing the county to purchase the vehicles without conducting a new, separate bidding process.

When will these ambulances be in service?

The document does not specify a delivery or deployment date.

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Standardized Procurement

The use of a piggyback contract suggests a preference for administrative efficiency over conducting independent competitive bidding for standard emergency equipment.

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