Title
Consideration of and action on the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-450 Diesel Chassis and Patient Compartment through HGAC Contract #AM10-23.
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Summary:
The original Letter of Intent for the Chevrolet 4500 Diesel was approved by City Council on May 21, 2024 using unassigned fund balance.
After a year of field use of Medic 4 which is a Chevy 4500 Diesel Chassis, it was determined that this particular chassis suspension is designed for a more heavy-duty industrial vehicle versus a more commercial light weight usage that is commonly used in EMS. Therefore, a Ford F-450 Diesel Chassis to replace Medic 2 in instead requested in lieu of the previously requested Chevrolet 4500 Diesel Chassis.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
$350,000.00 is available for this purchase in the FY25-26 Budget.
Recommended action
Authorize the purchase of a 2025 Ford F-450 Diesel Chassis and Patient Compartment through HGAC Contract #AM10-23.