2026-0816: Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Bucks County Community College in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($31,705.00), for rescue certification and training for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Description

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Bucks County Community College in an amount not to exceed THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($31,705.00), for rescue certification and training for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Summary

The document is a proposed $16,280 service agreement between the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and Bucks County Community College. The college would provide instruction, testing, materials, administrative services, and national certification for Pittsburgh EMS personnel: eight students in hazardous-materials awareness, vehicle rescue, and rope awareness/operations, plus 48 students in rope technician certification. Testing would follow National Fire Protection Association standards, with successful participants receiving college and National Professional Qualifications Board certificates. Pittsburgh EMS must provide facilities, equipment, standards access, prerequisites, insurance coverage, and payment within 45 days. Written approval is required for scope changes, and either party may terminate with 21 days’ notice for documented noncompliance. The quotation expires September 30, 2027.