Powerpoint 2024 Ambulance Chassis Purchase

1. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Presented by:
Michael Gdovin
Fire Chief
APPROVING THE REPLACEMENT OF
2012 AMBULANCE
ITEM # 10
MARCH 11, 2024

2. SUMMARY
 Seeking to replace its existing Medic 2
 2012 Chevy 3500
 EMS units traditionally replaced at 10 year
intervals but extended to 12 years in 2014,
due to having a fleet of 3
 Medic 3 was placed in service in 2016
 Medic 1 was placed in service in 2020

3. BACKGROUND
 The Tri-City Emergency Medical Services partnership
between Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, and Terrell Hills
currently owns and operates three units
 It has been the policy of the city to replace these
units every 10 years due to the type of use
 Avoids higher maintenance costs
 The replacement schedule is comparable to other
area EMS providers

4. BACKGROUND
 The City uses Frazer Ambulance out of Houston to
maintain a current and similar fleet
 This ensures consistency, as well as familiarity of
equipment for emergency responders
 Other vendors were solicited for quotes for a new
ambulance with an average cost of $261,735 and
have an estimated delivery to Alamo Heights Fire
& EMS of 41 months from the date of order

5. POLICY ANALYSIS
 Competitive bid process which is facilitated
through the BuyBoard & HGAC Government
Purchasing Cooperatives
 Ensures that the City remains compliant with
laws concerning competitive bidding

6. FISCAL IMPACT
Truck chassis would be purchased through Grapevine Dodge
Chrysler Jeep in accordance with BUYBOARD #724-23
CHASSIS rules at a cost of $65,234
The module will be purchased through Frazier Ltd. in
accordance with HGAC Contract No. AM10-23 at a cost of
$214,700
2012 Medic 2 trade-in: -$28,500
Order Discount: -$10,000
 Frazer Total: $176,200
 Total Cost: $241,434

7. FISCAL IMPACT
 The new unit should be ready for delivery within
12 to 16 months of chassis purchase
 Anticipate that it will enter the front line rotation
in September 2025
 The City Attorney has reviewed the
documentation