TRANSPORTATIONRENEWED

Rapides Parish Police Jury Minutes Special Session 2026-04-28

Rapides Parish Renews Pafford EMS Ambulance Contract

Rapides ParishPAFFORD EMSApril 28, 2026

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Description

The Rapides Parish Police Jury approved renewal of the sole-provider ambulance services contract with Pafford EMS for an additional four years beyond its initial probationary period. The renewed contract includes amendments to compliance reporting standards, use of Advanced EMTs for certain calls, and weekly-averaged staffing requirements for ambulances.

Contract Details

Vendor

PAFFORD EMS

Agency

Rapides Parish, LA

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

April 28, 2026

Contract Term

Initial one (1) year probationary period effective June 10, 2025, followed by an additional four (4) years approved April 28, 2026

Renewal Date

2030-06-10

Renewal Info

Original sole-provider ambulance contract awarded April 10, 2025 with a one-year probationary period effective June 10, 2025. On April 28, 2026, the Jury resolved to continue the Pafford EMS contract for its remaining four-year term with three specified amendments; amendments include an 80% compliance baseline with a 90% goal, authority to use Advanced EMTs for Priority 2 calls consistent with state law, and revised ambulance staffing requirements computed as a weekly average. Contract remains subject to ongoing oversight by the Ambulance Control Board, which may recommend cancellation for inadequate service.