Agenda 09/11/2018 Item #16E 509/11/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve expenditures in excess of $50,000 annually for Paramedic Training at
Hodges University.
OBJECTIVE: To provide accredited paramedic training for EMS personnel.
CONSIDERATIONS: Hodges University has been designed as an Accredited Paramedic Program to
train current Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to advance to the Paramedic level. This training
will improve and expand the competency and capabilities of EMS personnel, allowing for more
Paramedics on ambulances who can administer treatments and medications providing advanced life
support.
While Florida Southwest University and Medical Career Institute (MCI) both offer paramedic training,
Hodges University has designed its program to be “shift friendly” to accommodate the schedules of EMS
personnel. This offers the advantage of County EMS personnel being able to continue their education in
the most expedient manner while not having to find shift coverage, which can also result in overtime costs
to the Division. The Board approved an exemption for Paramedic Training at Hodges University in
December 2017. The County anticipates continuing this educational opportunity for EMS personnel.
Procurement Ordinance No. 2017-08, Section 8, provides that educational or academic programs may be
eligible for exemption to the competitive process waivers of competition based upon the determination of
the County Manager or his designee Procurement Services Director that approval of such an exemption
waiver is in the best interest of the County. The required documentation approved by the Procurement
Services Director is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT: Annual costs for this training are estimated at approximately $110,000 which is
budgeted in EMS Funds 490 and 493.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact resulting from this
action.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve expenditures in excess of $50,000 under a three-year Exemption
from the Competitive Process as set forth in the Procurement Ordinance for Paramedic Training at
Hodges University.
Prepared by: Artie Bay, Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services Administration
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Exemption 208 - Hodges University (PDF)
16.E.5
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09/11/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.E.5
Doc ID: 6493
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve expenditures in excess of $50,000 annually for
Paramedic Training at Hodges University.
Meeting Date: 09/11/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Supervisor - Accounting – Emergency Medical Services
Name: Artie Bay
08/22/2018 10:24 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - EMS Operations – Emergency Medical Services
Name: Tabatha Butcher
08/22/2018 10:24 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Procurement Services Stephanie Cales Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 08/22/2018 10:43 AM
Administrative Services Department Paula Brethauer Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 08/22/2018 11:12 AM
Emergency Medical Services Tabatha Butcher Additional Reviewer Completed 08/22/2018 5:42 PM
Procurement Services Catherine Bigelow Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2018 8:37 AM
Procurement Services Sara Schneeberger Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2018 8:52 AM
Procurement Services Ted Coyman Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2018 8:57 AM
Administrative Services Department Len Price Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 08/23/2018 2:47 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 08/23/2018 2:58 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Additional Reviewer Completed 08/23/2018 3:11 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 08/24/2018 9:50 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/03/2018 7:54 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/11/2018 9:00 AM
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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.
Requester Name: Vendor Name:
Division: Item / Service:
Budget Year: Anticipated Cost per Fiscal Year:
One time purchase:Multiple Purchases:Requested Date Range: _______________________
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
2. 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).
Requested by: Signature: Date:
Division Director: Signature: Date:
Procurement Strategist: Signature: Date:
Procurement Director: Signature: Date:
For Procurement Use Only:
One time approval One year approval Multi-Year Approval:Start ____________ End ____________
Exemptions from the Competitive Process
Artie Bay Hodges University
EMS Tuition for EMS Paramedic School
2018 $110,000
9/11/18 - 9/30/21
Accredited Paramedic Training program. 42 credit hour certificate program, over three semesters ($245 per credit hour). Graduation from this
program will advance an EMT to a Paramedic.
In concurrence with CMA 5325, to provide continuation of training and development to improve the competency level of employees by having
more EMS Paramedics in the field to service Collier County residents.
While Florida Southwest University and Medical Career Institute (MCI) both offer paramedic training, Hodges University has designed its program
to be “shift friendly” to accommodate the schedules of EMS personnel.
Artie Bay
Artie Bay Digitally signed by Artie Bay
Date: 2018.08.09 09:26:46
-04'00'
Tabatha Butcher
ButcherTabatha Digitally signed by
ButcherTabatha
Date: 2018.08.10 14:04:09 -04'00'
Sara Schneeberger
saraschneeberger
@colliergov.net
Digitally signed by
saraschneeberger@colliergov.net
DN: cn=saraschneeberger@colliergov.net
Date: 2018.08.16 15:15:00 -04'00'
Catherine Bigelow
Cat Bigelow Digitally signed by Cat Bigelow
DN: cn=Cat Bigelow, o=Collier County
Government, ou=Procurement Services,
email=catherinebigelow@colliergov.net, c=US
Date: 2018.08.21 09:16:41 -04'00'
Catherine Bigelow signing for Edward F. Coyman Jr.
9/11/18 9/30/21
16.E.5.a
Packet Pg. 1725 Attachment: Exemption 208 - Hodges University (6493 : Hodges Exemption)