HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - EMS ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMS CONTINUING
EDUCATION AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for emergency
medical continuing education and medical director services with BEST
EMS for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire) for an amount not to
exceed $51,532.00.
BACKGROUND: The Grapevine Fire Department requests a professional services contract
with BEST EMS for Medical Control services in part due to the close
affiliation between BEST EMS and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at
Grapevine. This affiliation allows on -duty Baylor Scott & White emergency
department physicians to provide 24 hours a day medical guidance to
Grapevine Fire Department paramedics by phone and in person. Dr.
Justin Northeim, an Emergency Department physician at Baylor Scott &
White Medical Center at Grapevine, will be the principle contact with
BEST EMS.
BEST EMS currently provides Medical Control Services to numerous Fire
Departments.
The Texas Department of State Health Services requires all paramedics to
receive a minimum of 144 hours of continuing education every four years.
This contract provides the necessary CE curriculum to retain both Texas
and National Registry Certifications at every level. Continuing education is
provided monthly with lecture and hands on scenarios. The contract also
covers the cost of cadaver labs for additional training opportunities.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
professional services. The contract was for an initial one-year period with
annual one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the second
optional renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/TM