City Council - 11/3/2025 - Agenda Item N4 - Urgent Procurement of a Paramedic Squad

The City Council of Oxnard discussed an urgent procurement request from the Fire Department for a paramedic squad vehicle. The department seeks approval for a budget appropriation of $255,000 from the general fund to cover the purchase, transport, and communication equipment costs. The request includes authorization for the mayor to execute a purchase order of $225,000 to acquire a demo paramedic squad from Station Apparatus LLC. This vehicle, with only 59 miles, meets the department's specifications and is immediately available, offering a cost-effective and timely solution compared to a custom-built unit. The acquisition aims to enhance the department's advanced life support (ALS) response capabilities by replacing an older utility truck and establishing a reserve squad to maintain service levels during maintenance or surge events. The proposal highlights the department's high call volume and the critical need for reliable frontline and reserve emergency medical response vehicles.