Legislation Details

File #: 26-0579    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 6/4/2026 In control: Public Health
On agenda: 6/23/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) in an Amount Not to Exceed $928,770 for Fire and Emergency Dispatch Services, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
Attachments: 1. Interim Agreement

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Public Health 

Meeting Date:  June 23, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Jenine Miller

Phone: 

707-472-2341

 

 

 

 

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) in an Amount Not to Exceed $928,770 for Fire and Emergency Dispatch Services, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve  Agreement with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) in an amount not to exceed $928,770 for fire and emergency dispatch services, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request

For over 35 years, the County of Mendocino has contracted with Cal Fire for dispatch services for fire and emergency medical response.  The contract amount is the maximum that may be charged, with Cal Fire Billing for its actual cost. Pursuant to the proposed amendment, Cal Fire will provide fire and emergency medical services dispatch services to those local Fire Services Agencies and Ambulance providers in Mendocino County. 

 

Coastal Valley Emergency Medical Services has designated the Howard Forest Emergency Command Center (HFECC) as Mendocino County’s Air Ambulance Coordination Center.  HFECC is the secondary Public Safety Answering point for Mendocino County, and Cal Fire is the California OES Fire and Rescue Coordination Center. 

 

The proposed agreement is to continue the contract for one year. The County plans on completing a Request for Proposal (RFP) process during the next fiscal year and implement a new contract for the FY 2027/2028. 

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff for alternative handling.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Prepared and Resilient County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: EMOES 863113

current f/y cost: $928,770

budget clarification: The one-year amendment provides a bridge for critical dispatch services while the department completes the formal request for proposal process deferred from the current year.  

annual recurring cost: No

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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