Agenda Item
i. Renewal for RFP 23-544 for Ambulance Services (Not to exceed $250,000) ~ Updated 4.12.2024
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools & Leadership, Division of Schools & Leadership
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the first of four, one-year renewals for RFP 23-544 for ambulance services provided by Metro Ambulance Services dba American Medical Response in the amount not to exceed $250,000. This agenda item seeks the Board of Education approval for the second one-year contract, with three remaining, one-year renewal options.
Why: DCSD continues to contract with Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response to provide basic life support (BLS) ambulance services during athletic events and graduation events.
DCSD needs an ambulance onsite for all Fall and Spring athletic/sporting seasons. Ambulance services are required for all high school varsity, junior varsity, and middle school football games; varsity, junior varsity, and middle school track and field; cross-country; lacrosse, soccer games, and high school graduations (if held in one of our stadiums).
The ambulance company will be required to be present throughout the entirety of each event. The ambulance dispatched to be onsite for DCSD athletic events will be a basic life support ambulance, outfitted with all necessary and required basic life support equipment as required by the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations 511-9-2.
Details: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a crucial role in sports emergencies by providing immediate medical care to athletes who sustain injuries or experience medical issues during sporting events. EMTs are trained to assess and stabilize individuals in critical conditions, ensuring prompt intervention to minimize the severity of injuries and improve the chances of recovery. On-field medical interventions in sports are of paramount importance due to the time-sensitive nature of many injuries. Immediate attention from EMTs can significantly impact the outcome for an injured athlete, preventing further complications and expediting the recovery process.
The DeKalb County School District entered a five-year contract with the American Medical Response Company starting in the 2023-24 school year. The American Medical Response Company will provide medical coverage for all middle and high school sporting events at the five regional stadiums. This is year 1 of 4 renewals.
DeKalb Athletics has used the American Medical Response Company for the past 7 years. Previously, American Medical Response only covered Varsity and JV football games at the five regional stadiums. During the RFP, DeKalb Athletics requested coverage for all middle and high school athletic events held at the five regional stadiums. These athletic events would include football, soccer, lacrosse, and track and field. The American Response Company was the only company that was able to provide services for the volume of athletic events requested.
Financial impact: The total budget for these services is allocated from the cost code (100.2500.530200.00011.7090.9990.8010.040.0000) under the Athletics’ General Fund Budget in the amount of $250,000 this fiscal year.
Contact: Mrs. Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools & Leadership, Division of Schools & Leadership
Mr. James Jackson, Executive Director of Athletics, Division of Schools & Leadership, 678.676.1824
Effective: April 17, 2024 - April 30, 2025 (Once BOE approved, services shall commence upon receipt of fully executed contract / service agreement.
Status: Approved by General Counsel