Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/6/2026
Item Status: New
From: Tom Tyler, EMA Director
Submitted by: Amanda Thweatt, Operations Division Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contract with Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a MedStar EMS for Professional Emergency Medical and Ambulatory Services
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Contract for Professional Emergency Medical and Ambulatory Services between the Baldwin County Commission (Emergency Management Agency) and Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a MedStar EMS for emergency medical and ambulatory services at shelters within Baldwin County in the event of hurricanes.
This Contract shall be effective and commence immediately upon the date of full execution and shall terminate upon the expiration of thirty-six (36) months, or upon written notice received by either party within the required thirty (30) day period.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a MedStar EMS, provides emergency medical and ambulatory services at shelters established by the County in the event of hurricanes. Baldwin County desires to retain MedStar EMS to provide said services as an independent contractor.
Previous Commission action/date: September 5, 2023 - Approved the Contract for Professional Emergency Medical and Ambulatory Services between the Baldwin County Commission (EMA) and Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a MedStar EMS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD - Dependent upon the size and scope of the emergency.
Budget line item(s) to be used: TBD - Dependent upon the size and scope of the emergency
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? No
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No.
Reviewed/approved by: Agreement previously approved by County Attorney on May 16, 2023.
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration and EMA Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - obtain Chairman's signature on two (2) original contracts and retain one (1) original contract for your files. 2) Send one (1) copy to Danon Smith, EMA, via email and cc: Amanda Thweatt; 3) Mail one (1) original to:
Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a MedStar EMS
950 22nd Street North, Suite 800
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Copy to:
Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC
Attn: General Counsel
1001 Boardwalk Springs Place, Suite 250
O'Fallon, Missouri 63368
Lifeguard Ambulance Service, LLC d/b/a Medstar EMS
106 Highway 59 South
Summerdale, Alabama 36580
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - upload to Contracts