Item - 2025.GG25.3

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control Bylaw), authorized the amendment to the agreement with Crestline Coach Ltd., for the non-exclusive supply and delivery of new ambulances for Toronto Paramedic Services; revising the overall target value from $27,242,518 to $56,262,518 net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($57,252,840 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend the agreement with Crestline Coach Ltd., governing contract 47025652 for the supply and delivery of new ambulances for Toronto Paramedic Services Division by an additional $29,020,000 net of all taxes and charges ($29,530,752 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). This amendment will revise the overall target value from $27,242,618 to $56,262,618 net of all taxes and charges ($57,252,840 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

Toronto Paramedic Services acknowledges that the financial commitment required for this amendment is significant. Delays in procurement, along with COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions have led to increased costs. As a result, between 2022 and 2025, Toronto Paramedic Services did not receive new ambulances and slowed the decommissioning of existing ambulances to maintain an adequate fleet for daily operations and maintenance requirements. Toronto Paramedic Services is seeking approval to accelerate the ambulance replacement process to address the backlog of units that have surpassed their end of service life.

With many of the supply chain barriers now eased, Crestline is positioned to fulfill new ambulance orders at consistent production levels. This contract amendment will support the investment in new ambulances to help ensure fleet reliability, and paramedic and patient safety.