Agenda Item
i. Renewal for RFP 23-544 for Ambulance Services (Not to exceed $550,000)
Summary: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the second of four one-year renewals for RFP 23-544 for ambulance services provided by Metro Ambulance Services Inc., doing business as American Medical Response, for an amount not to exceed $550,000.
Why: The DeKalb County School District continues to contract with Metro Ambulance Services, Inc., doing business as American Medical Response, to provide basic life support (BLS) ambulance services during athletic and district events. Ambulance services will be required for all high school varsity, junior varsity, and middle school football games; varsity, junior varsity, and middle school track and field events; as well as cross country, lacrosse, and soccer games.
The ambulance company will be required to be present throughout each event. The ambulance must be a basic life support vehicle equipped with all the necessary BLS equipment required by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations 511-9-2 for ground ambulance services.
Details: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) play a vital role in responding to sports emergencies by providing immediate medical care to athletes who are injured or experience medical issues during events. EMTs are trained to quickly assess and stabilize individuals in critical condition, ensuring rapid intervention to reduce the severity of injuries and improve recovery outcomes. In sports, timely medical attention is crucial due to the nature of many injuries. EMTs can significantly impact the outcome by preventing complications and accelerating the recovery process.
American Medical Response has provided services for DCSD Athletics for the past seven years and has been the only company capable of handling the high volume of events required. American Medical Response will be required to have an ambulance present for the entire duration of each event. The ambulance dispatched to DCSD athletic and district events will be a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, fully equipped with the necessary equipment as mandated by the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations (511-9-2).
Financial impact: The total budget for these services is allocated from the cost code (100.2500.530200.00011.7090.9990.8010.092.0000) under the Athletics’ General Fund Budget in the amount not to exceed $550,000.
Contact: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access and Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-0485
Mrs. Myss Johnson-Jelks, Executive Director of Athletics, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-1824
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
Docusign Envelope ID: 73E4E766-2918-4AA7-B966-6C65BB952A6C
November 20, 2024
VIA EMAIL Chris.valentin@gmr.net
Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response
1380 Beverage Dr. Suite D
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
ATTN: Christopher Valentin, Regional Director of Operations
Reference: RFP 23-544 Ambulance Services – Renewal Request
Dear Mr. Valentin:
The DeKalb County School District (“DCSD”) desires to renew the award of RFP 23-544 Ambulance Services, for
one (1) year on the same terms, conditions, and pricing as set forth in the Agreement between DCSD and Metro
Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response. The purpose of this letter is to obtain Metro
Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response’s acceptance of DCSD’s offer to renew the Agreement.
The renewal is subject to the DeKalb County Board of Education’s (“Board”) approval and will be effective from
April 17, 2025, through April 16, 2026. Of course, we will notify you once the Board has approved the renewal.
DCSD appreciates Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response’s consideration of this offer to
renew the award of RFP 23-544.
If accepted, please submit a copy of your company’s proof of insurance reflecting the coverage(s) stated within the
original solicitation document, sign the acceptance below, and email both documents no later than Wednesday,
November 27, 2024, to Latrice Brown at Latrice_Brown@dekalbschoolsga.org. Insurance policy or policies must be
maintained throughout the term of this agreement. A copy of the insurance requirements is included.
Best regards,
Carla L. Smith
Executive Director
CLS/smg
c: Mr. Erick Hofstetter
Ms. Myss Jelks
Mr. Weyman Christopher
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response hereby accepts DeKalb County School District’s
offer to renew the award of RFP 23-544 Ambulance Services, as set forth in the Agreement until April 16, 2026.
Metro Ambulance Services, Inc. dba American Medical Response understands that this acceptance is subject to
the approval of the DeKalb County Board of Education.
3/26/2025
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Authorized Signatory Date
Chris Valentin Regional Director of Operations
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Name (Typed or Printed) Title of Authorized Signatory
Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd | Stone Mountain, GA 30083
678.676.0110 | www.dekalbschoolsga.org