INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/EMS TRANSPORT SERVICES
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INTER LOCAL AGREEMENT
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THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made pursuant to section 163,01, Fla, Stal. and entered Into
as of the 1st day of AUQust , 1998 by and among the CITY OF LARGO, FLORIDA, a municipal
corporation, 'Largo,' the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation, 'Clearwater,' the
CITY OF ST, PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation, 'SI. Petersburg,' the BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, 'the County,' and, collectively, Largo, Clearwater. SI. Petersburg and the County, constitute the
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WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the provision of transportation services of all emergency and non-emergency medical
needs serves a significant public service to the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have recOgnized this need and seek to meet it in the most beneficial manner
for the citizens of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that the contract to provide such transportation services expires
in approximately eighteen (18) months and thaI time is of the essence; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to conduct a study determining the feasibility of Fire Rescue
Departments in the County providing a single response EMS system with all ALS transport services, 'single
response system,' that is as effective and competitive as the current dual response EMS system with all
ALS transport services; and
WHEREAS, Largo, Clearwater, and SI. Petersburg have agreed to develop an implementation plan
to transition from the current dual response system to a single response system, it the study determines a
single response system is feasible; and
WHEREAS, Largo, Clearwater, and SI. Petersburg have agreed to prepare a response for the Fire
Rescue Departments in the County to submit to the County for EMS transport services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have prepared a request for proposal, City of Largo Proposal 1t98-P-551 ,
to solicit offers for a study to determine the feasibility of such single response system; and
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that the designation of one of the Parties as the lead agency for
management of consultant services in the interest of all parties is the most efficient manner in which to
proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, and in consideration of the mutual covenant. terms, and conditions herein set
forth to be kept and perlormed by the Parties hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1, The Parties agree to pay timety twenty-five percent (25%) each of all the fees, cost, and
expenses of the preparation, selection, and award of said request for proposal, and to, likewise, pay all fees,
costs, and expenses for the completion of the said feasibility study. Such fees, costs, and expenses for
each party shall not be less than $16,000 or greater than $25,000.
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2. The cities of Largo, Clearwater, and St Petersburg agree to pay timely thirty-three percent (33%)
each of all the fees, cost. and expenses for the completion of the Implementation plan and response to the
County's bid for a single response system. Such fees, costs, and expenses for each of these cnies shall
not be less than $23,000 or greater than $56,000,
3, All Parties have the option to wnhdraw from this agreement at the conclusion of the feasibility
study for any reason after the payment of fees, costs, and expenses according to Paragraph 1 hereof. If
one Party so withdraws, this Interlocal Agreement shall expire.
4, The scope of services to be provided to the parties for the funds to be paid under Paragraphs
1 and 2 shall be as delineated in Largo's Request For Proposal #98.P.551.
5. The Parties agree that after the Parties have reviewed and participated in the selection process
for the best contractor. Largo shall manage the contract In so doing, the Parties agree that Largo shall
undertake the following responsibilities recognizing that time is of the essence:
a, Award the contract to the best responder which timely responds to the request for
proposal and meets the requirements of the proposal;
b, Notify the parties of the award of contract;
c. Determine the final fees, costs, and expenses of the selection and completion of the
feasibility study and each party's pro-rata share;
d, Bill and receive payment for said fees, costs, and expenses; and
e, Distribute said fees, costs, and expenses according to the award,
6, The Agreement shall take effect on Auaust 1, 1998 ,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto, by and through their authorized officers, have cause
this agreement to be executed on this, the ~ af Auaust . 1998,
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CITY OF ST, PETERSBURG
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