TPO Contract - Purchase of supplies or equipment for entity(ies) to avoid the disruption of trauma services in the respective regional EMS/Trauma…

The State of Texas awarded a Third-Party Organization (TPO) contract to Hemphill County Hospital District, located at 1020 S. 4th Street in Canadian, Texas 79014-3315, for ambulance services. The contract was executed on July 7, 2026, and remains effective through August 31, 2026. This procurement is classified under UNSPSC code 92101902 (Ambulance services) and NIGP code 94812 (Ambulance Services, Non-Emergency). The contract was established in compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code sections 773.122 and 780.004 to prevent disruption of trauma services within the regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma System.

The specific purpose of this TPO contract is to support the remounting of an ambulance unit to expand the reserve fleet capacity for Hemphill County Hospital District. The expansion is necessitated by ongoing mechanical issues that have limited the availability of operational ambulances. This procurement enables the District to maintain adequate emergency response capabilities and continuity of trauma service delivery within its regional EMS/Trauma System. Specific contract values, including annual value and cumulative value, were not disclosed in the available award documentation.