DEPARTMENT: Convention & Sports Facilities
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael J. Sawaya
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 2
SUBJECT:
Alamodome Event Emergency Medical Services Agreement
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes an Agreement with Safety Services Inc., d/b/a U.S. Safety Services to provide emergency medical treatment and other emergency care services for events held at the Alamodome on an as-needed basis. The term of the agreement is for a five (5) year period, commencing on January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022 with an option to renew two (2) additional 2-year extensions. The estimated average amount for these services is $90,000.00 annually, or $810,000.00 over the contract period and extensions. Funding for this contract is available through the proceeds received from each event. There is no impact to the operating budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alamodome is a 65,000-seat multi-purpose facility, owned and operated by the City of San Antonio, that hosts conventions, concerts, shows such as Monster Jam and Disney on Ice, and sporting events such as the University of San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners football games, the Annual Alamo Bowl Football Game, as well as the NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship (to be hosted in March 2018). The health and safety of guests attending events at the Alamodome is a top priority. The number of emergency medical technicians needed varies considerably based on the size and complexity of each event. Proceeds received from clients for each event will cover the cost for these services and will have no effect to the City's operating budget. In order to be equipped to provide emergency medical treatment and other emergency care services for guests who may need these services, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Event Emergency Medical Services, RFP 17-074, on July 13, 2017.
The RFP was advertised in the San Antonio Express News and on the City's website. Responses were due August 16,...
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