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Supporting Policy & Guidelines • Cabarrus County Fleet Maintenance Policy: "Due to the specific nature of use, the Sherriff, EMS, and Transportation departments make replacement recommendations on their specific vehicles, also based on Fleet Policy guidelines. EMS Ambulance - 100,000 miles, or as the EMS Director and Fleet Maintenance Supervisor deem necessary." • IDA NCAC 13P .0207 Ground Ambulance: 'Vehicle and Equipment Requirements: no structural or functional defects that may adversely affect the patient, the EMS personnel, or the safe operation of the vehicle." • htto://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/Pdf/Rroundvehicle.pdf: Ground and non -transport vehicle inspection report (NC Office of EMS, Division of DHHS) • 10A NCAC 13P.0224 GROUND AMBULANCE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STANDARDS "(b) "Ground ambulances" as defined in Rule .0102 of this Subchapter manufactured after July 1, 2018, that are based and operated in North Carolina shall meet one of the following manufacturing standards: (1) the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) "Ground Vehicle Standard for Ambulances" (GVS - v.1.0), which is incorporated herein by reference including all subsequent amendments and editions. This document is available online at no cost at www.groundvehiclestandard.org; or (2) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1917-2016 "Standard for Automotive Ambulances," which is incorporated herein by reference including all subsequent amendments and editions." Authority G.S. 131E-156; 131E-157, 143-508(d)(8); Eff. January 1, 2018. Fleet • Ambulance fleet consists of 13 front line units and 5 reserve units. • Units are tasked with responding to —32,000 calls yearly in addition to significant events. • Ambulance operation results in extreme wear/tear as a result of required driving patterns and utilization practice. • This purchase will be to replace four units that have exceeded the Cabarrus County Fleet policy guidelines. Justification for purchase of Demers Ambulances • Is engineered to meet the 10A NCAC 13P .0224 GROUND AMBULANCE VEHICLE MANUFACTURING STANDARDS. With this manufacturing process considered "standard", there is no increasing in pricing to meet these requirements. There was a substantial increase in pricing ('$20,000) when McCoy Miller and Osage were asked to build to these specifications. • Shorter building time (90-120 day versus 300+ day with McCoy Miller and Osage) • Increased fuel savings with improved aerodynamics and ECO smart system. • Improved lightweight cabinetry construction to include a "restocking feature'. • Standard LED strip lighting in all compartments. • 360" ground lighting to facilitate safe footing to prevent lower extremity injuries. • Warranty; Chevrolet 3 year 36,000 miles. Demers 180,000 miles on Paint, 7 years electrical, 2 year Bumper to Bumper on components (covers emergency siren and lights), 25 year structural, 5 years on cabinetry. (McCoy Miller and Osage 5 years / 100,000 miles). Build Out Time • Demers 90-120 days, McCoy Miller and Osage 300+. Cost • $165,825 per unit (total cost $497,475) includes tax, tag, lettering, and associated costs. Aftchmenl number 2 \n F-4 Page 59