Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a one-time, non-competitive service contract for paramedic training services from the Madison Area Technical College. The $65,000 estimated cost is included in the Madison Fire Department’s 2023 and 2024 operating budgets. No additional city appropriation is required.
Title
Authorizing a non-competitive service contract between the Madison Area Technical College and the City of Madison Fire Department for the provision of paramedic training, 2023-2024 cohort.
Body
WHEREAS, the Madison Fire Department (MFD) has sent MFD firefighter-EMTs to Madison Area Technical College (MATC) for paramedic training for the past six years;
WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 cohort includes eight students with tuition and fees approximating $7,000 per student with an additional $1,000 per student for textbooks and testing fees, totaling an estimated $64,000;
WHEREAS, MGO 4.26 requires Common Council approval of service contracts of $50,000 or more if the contractor was not selected through a competitive selection process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign a non-competitive service contract with the Madison Area Technical College for paramedic training services for the 2023-2024 cohort, up to $65,000.