Loss of Free Oxygen From NEMS Raises EMS Costs

Budget planners noted that NEMS will no longer provide free oxygen, leading Nelson County to budget an additional $10,000 for EMS medical supplies in FY27. This change affects the County’s ongoing supply relationship for emergency medical oxygen.

Document date · March 10, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

SUPPLIES

Renewal

Existing free-supply arrangement for oxygen is ending; future terms will require paid procurement of oxygen for EMS operations.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Nelson County Board of Supervisors Minutes 2026-03-10

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Who was awarded the supplies contract by Nelson County?

NEMS was awarded this supplies contract by Nelson County, as recorded on March 10, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Nelson County Board of Supervisors Minutes 2026-03-10 (Minutes), dated March 10, 2026 from Nelson County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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