HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-18 - AP Triton, LLC - Emergency Medical Transport System Transport (EMTS) Study RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 18
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFONIA,
WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS PURSUANT TO NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.60.220 (B) REGARDING THE SOLE SOURCE FOR AP TRITON, LLC
TO EVALUATE AND OPTIMIZE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN
NATIONAL CITY AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL
CITY and AP TRITON, LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $51,250.00.
WHEREAS, the National City Fire Department (NCFD) is committed to providing high-
quality emergency medical services (EMS) that meet the needs of National City; and
WHEREAS, the demand for EMS transport grows, it is critical to evaluate our current
system to ensure efficiency, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and optimal service
delivery; and
WHEREAS, conducting a comprehensive study will allow the NCFD to explore various
ambulance service models, assess their feasibility, and determine the best approach for
maintaining high standards of patient care while being fiscally responsible; and
WHEREAS, a study will help the City make an informed decision regarding the future of
EMS transport services; and
WHEREAS, the NCFD conducted research based on experience, expertise, and
familiarity with municipal EMS systems; and
WHEREAS, AP Triton, LLC was selected due to its proven track record redesigning the
ambulance services for the City of San Diego and Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, AP Triton's engagements with San Diego and Chula Vista have given them
familiarity with local and regional EMS challenges and opportunities, which, combined with
extensive experience, enables them to address the unique needs of the NCFD; and
WHEREAS, AP Triton is the only consulting firm that has developed and implemented
complete ambulance systems within California; and
WHEREAS, AP Triton is positioned as the sole source capable of providing the NCFD
with a service that not only meets but exceeds the standards for an EMS System Valuation and
First Responder Fee Study; and
WHEREAS, the City desires the need to assess and optimize its emergency medical
transport system within National City; and
WHEREAS, AP Triton has the expertise to conduct a study to ensure financial
sustainability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with community needs regarding EMS
transport; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with AP Triton for an EMS transport system study for a total not-to-exceed amount of$51,250.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to waive the formal bid
process pursuant to NCMC Section 2.60.220 (B) regarding the sole source for AP Triton, LLC to
conduct an EMS transport services study and to execute a Professional Services Agreement by
and between the City of National City and AP Triton, LLC in a not-to-exceed amount of
$51,250.00.
Section 2: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2025.
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shelley Chapel, MC, City lerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barry J. h z, City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
March 4, 2025 by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
01 Shelley Chapel
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
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