Agenda 09/13/2022 Item #16E11 (Braxton College EMS Supervised Skill Training)09/13/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize expenditures exceeding the $50,000 competitive threshold, under an
Exemption from the Competitive Process, through fiscal year 2027, for Braxton College to provide
EMS supervised skill training and experience to students enrolled in Emergency Medical Services
Technology Programs.
OBJECTIVE: To provide students enrolled in EMS training programs to participate in skill training and
field experiences under the appropriate supervision of the Collier County Emergency Medical Services.
CONSIDERATIONS: On October 27, 2020, Agenda Item #16.E.7, the Board approved an agreement
with Braxton College allowing students to obtain State-required field internship experience and training.
In accordance with CMA 5325, and Article 23 of the EMS Collective Bargaining Agreement, this request
will facilitate the continuation of training and development of employees to obtain certification as
Paramedics and Firefighters through programs offered through Braxton College. Braxton College is
institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools with its main campus in
Bonita Springs, Florida. This training opportunity benefits staff in the field as well as services to Collier
County residents by increasing the number of paramedics.
Tuition will be for the Paramedic Program and Firefighter I and II Programs, which are courses necessary
for Collier County EMTs to obtain state license to practice as paramedics on an ambulance and for
Paramedics to obtain certification as a firefighter to participate in an ALS engine program.
EMS currently has a shortage of paramedics and offering this benefit provides additional certified
personnel for staffing. EMS has experienced an increase in call volume each consecutive fiscal year. In
FY20 there were 29,911 calls, FY21 there were 32,313 and FY22 is projected to end with approximately
36,000 calls. To continue the division’s level of service and response times, EMS will need to continue to
provide the education necessary to keep staffing numbers well-adjusted and in line with the county’s
growing population.
As EMS continues to expand its stations to address the growing population in Collier County it is
necessary to train employees to meet this immediate demand.
Section 8, subsection 6 of Collier County Procurement Ordinance No. 2013-69, as amended, provides that
educational or academic programs may be eligible for exemption from the competitive process based
upon the determination of the County Manager or designee Procurement Services Director, that approval
of such an exemption is in the best interest of the County. This particular request exceeds the competitive
threshold and requires the Board’s approval. The required exemption form, approved by Procurement
Services, is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is budgeted and available through EMS Operating Fund 490.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority
vote for Board approval.-SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact resulting from this
action.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve a request to authorize expenditures exceeding the $50,000
competitive threshold, under an Exemption from the Competitive Process, through fiscal year 2027, for
Braxton College to provide EMS supervised skill training and experience to students enrolled in
Emergency Medical Services Technology Programs.
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PREPARED BY: Cherie DuBock, Accounting Supervisor, EMS
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. FY22 Exemption Request 150 - Braxton College (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.E.11
Doc ID: 23222
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize expenditures exceeding the $50,000 competitive
threshold, under an Exemption from the Competitive Process, through fiscal year 2027, for Braxton
College.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Emergency Medical Services
Name: Cherie DuBock
08/31/2022 4:55 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - EMS Operations – Emergency Medical Services
Name: Tabatha Butcher
08/31/2022 4:55 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Emergency Medical Services Tabatha Butcher Director Review Completed 09/05/2022 10:03 PM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 09/06/2022 11:44 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/06/2022 11:53 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/06/2022 11:54 AM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 09/06/2022 3:16 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/06/2022 5:23 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/13/2022 9:00 AM
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Exemptions from the Competitive Process
Revised 06/17/2021
Start End Multi-Year Approval: One year approvalOne time approval
For Procurement Use Only:
Requester Name: Vendor Name:
Division: Item / Service:
Budget Year: Not to Exceed Amount:
(Fiscal Year)
One time purchase: Multiple purchases: Requested
date range:
Is there an agreement
associated with this
Exemption?
Yes No
1. Government Agency/Non-
Profit
2. Registrations/dues/
training
3. Subscriptions/periodicals/
printed materials
4. Advertisements
5. Utility services – subject
to government control
6. Education/academic
programs/trainers, speakers
7. Legal services 8. Purchases required by
grants/gifts
9.Compatibility/proprietary
with current systems
10. Shop estimates on
disassembled equipment
11. Personnel/recruitment
services
12. Works of art for public
display
13. Direct purchases 14. Financial instruments 15. Entertainment services
for County sponsored events
16. Management studies as
directed by County Manager
17. Resolution/BCC direction (Indicate resolution number and approval date):
Description of Purchase:Enter a description of the item(s) items that will be purchased under this exemption.
Purpose: Describe in detail, the purpose of the requested item(s).
Requester: Signature: Date:
Division Director: Signature: Date:
Procurement Strategist: Signature: Date:
Procurement Director:
Or designee
Signature: Date:
Instructions
The following procurement categories may be eligible for exemption from the competitive process based upon the determination
of the County manager or Designee that approval of such an exemption is in the best interest of the County.
Purchases greater than $50,000 will require final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Packet Pg. 2922 Attachment: FY22 Exemption Request 150 - Braxton College (23222 : Braxton College Exemption)