Caldwell County Cajah's Mountain EMS Base

Bid Title:Caldwell County Cajah's Mountain EMS Base Category:RFQStatus:Open Description: Caldwell County EMS operates as the primary 911 response agency within Caldwell County, covering 474 square miles, including both rural and urban settings. With terrain ranging from the Wilson Creek Gorge to large lakes, multiple highways, a variety of industrial sectors, multiple school campuses, and a population of approximately 82,000 people, Caldwell County offers its emergency responders a diverse, exciting environment to serve. Caldwell County EMS fields 9 ambulances daily, providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), 2 quick response vehicles (QRVs), and backup units which are always available. EMS responded to over 19,000 calls in FY2021-2022 and is planning to add multiple new divisions within the system to address the ever-changing requirements and needs relating to serving the citizens and visitors of Caldwell County and the medical facilities in the region. County Commissioners have explored

options to serve the Southwestern portion of the County including the municipality of Cajah’s Mountain. The County recently purchased approximately 14.69 acres which includes a former medical office of approximatley 3,600 sq ft. Existing building plans are included in Exhibit B. The site is located at 1901 Connelly Springs Rd and will house 2 fulltime Advanced Life Support Units (ambulances), one quick response vehicle, remodeled clinical areas will serve as training simulation labs for medical personnel, supervising staff and a satellite office for the Caldwell County Sheriff’s office. The base will be designed to accommodate personnel and take the needs of the emergency response staff and response times into consideration. Publication Date/Time: 4/12/2023 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/16/2023 6:00 PM Submittal Information: 905 West Avenue, Lenoir, NC Pre-bid Meeting: April 27 at 2 p.m. Contact Person: Donald Duncan, County Manager, dduncan@caldwellcountync.org Related Documents: RFQ Cajahs Mountain Final Return To Main Bid Postings Page