In Commissioners Court Monday, one of the items for discussion regarded taking action on the purchase of a 2012 Dodge Ram ambulance for $54,990 and a 2015 Ford ambulance for $44,990 from Ambulance Depot in Houston. There’s a long waiting period to get a new ambulances at present, so EMS needed these ambulances for now and future use.
County Purchasing Agent Cheryl Cowart explained the purchase.
Commissioner White was concerned about the mileage of the ambulances. Via Zoom, from the Purchasing Office, Laura Buccafurni passed along the mileages.
Commissioner White asked about the graphics for the ambulances and equipment for them. EMS Director Rachel Parker passed along regarding graphics.
Regarding equipment for the ambulances, she said:
The purchase of the ambulances was approved.
