County considers launching its own BLS ambulance

Bayfield County outlined a plan to launch a county-operated BLS ambulance service by January 1, 2027, with startup costs up to $555,900 and recurring staffing and operating costs exceeding $1.2 million annually. The transporting unit would serve as a safety net for local volunteer agencies and bill insurers under typical EMS reimbursement models.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Estimated startup up to $555,900; annual staffing cost about $1,045,924.88; annual operating expenses nearly $200,000

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

County-run BLS transporting ambulance service targeted to begin January 1, 2027 (duration not specified)

Renewal

Conceived as a permanent county EMS function funded through an EMS levy outside state levy limits; scope and scale could be adjusted over time based on service demand and partnerships.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Bayfield County Board of Supervisors AgendaPacket Special Meeting 2026-07-15

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Bayfield County?

Bayfield County Transport Ambulance Proposal was awarded this transportation contract by Bayfield County, as recorded on July 12, 2026. The contract value is Estimated startup up to $555,900; annual staffing cost about $1,045,924.88; annual operating expenses nearly $200,000.

How much is the Bayfield County Transport Ambulance Proposal contract with Bayfield County worth?

The Bayfield County Transport Ambulance Proposal contract with Bayfield County is valued at Estimated startup up to $555,900; annual staffing cost about $1,045,924.88; annual operating expenses nearly $200,000, covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Bayfield County Board of Supervisors AgendaPacket Special Meeting 2026-07-15 (AgendaPacket), dated July 12, 2026 from Bayfield County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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