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RESOLUTION NO. 23R-06-130: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE DESIGNATION OF ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT APPARATUS, LLC (ASAP) AS SOLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER OF THE ASAP MED STAT OFF-ROAD AMBULANCE VEHICLE; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) OFF-ROAD AMBULANCE VEHICLES IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
A resolution is needed to waive competitive bidding and approve the sole source designation for Alternative Support Apparatus LLC (ASAP) to purchase two (2) off-road ambulance vehicles for the Fire Department.
Need:
Approval is needed to purchase two (2) off-road ambulance vehicles to aid in the quick and safe rescue of individuals in areas that traditional rescue vehicles would otherwise not be able to navigate through, such as crowds, offering to access hard-to-reach off-road locations.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Alternative Support Apparatus LLC (ASAP) is the only company in the world building the ASAP MedStat off-road ambulance vehicle with a fully enclosed patient compartment.
Investing in the vehicles helps improve the safety standards across the board. This investment will allow fire rescue to respond quickly when an emergency warning unfolds at events or in tight areas a traditional EMS truck cannot fit.
The ASAP MedStat is the only UTV-based off-road ambulance vehicle with a US Patent (Patent No. 8,215,422 B2). This vehicle works hand-in-hand with the city’s full-size ambulance and EMS fleet by providing a climate-controlled enclosed environment for the patient, securely housing a full-size cot, and seating up to two attendants and a driver. It also features a dedicated battery system to ensure the power you need for the scene, search, and emergency lights. The ASAP M...
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