TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
David Johnson, Director of Emergency Services
FROM: Stephen Greer, Assistant Fire Chief of EMS
Department of Emergency Services
DATE: October 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval for Trade-In of Stryker Power Pro Stretchers
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BACKGROUND
Indian River County Fire Rescue budgeted for the purchase of eight (8) Stryker Power Pro2 Stretchers (FY) 2025/2026. The current Stryker Power Pro stretchers are found on each Advanced Life Support (ALS) Rescue Units at each station and are reaching their end of life, the new Power Pro2 Stretchers have improved technology as well as enhance power and performance.
The total cost of the eight (8) Stryker Power Pro2 Stretchers, to be purchased under an authorized Savvik cooperative agreement, for FY 2025/2026 is $277,547.36, which reflects a trade in discount of eight (8) older units. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners declare asset numbers: 29398, 29936, 29937, 29938, 29939, 30604, 30605, and 30606 as surplus and authorize their trade in for a discount on the purchase of the new Power Pro2s.
ANALYSIS
The total cost for the eight (8) stretchers, including shipping, is $297,547.36. The trade-in credit for the old equipment is $20,000, for a total net cost of $277,547.36, or $34,693.42 per stretcher. This is below the budgeted amount of $360,000.00 by $82,452.64, or 22.9%.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $277,547.36, is budgeted and available in the Emergency Services District Fund/Fire Rescue/Other Machinery & Equipment account, number 11412022-066490.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
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