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:
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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 PRIOR...
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