BCFM_Cooler_Tract_EMS_Presentation_05-14-2026.pdf
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- Barnwell County, South Carolina
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This is a presentation document prepared for Beaufort County, South Carolina, regarding the Cooler Tract EMS Station Flagship Facility project. The presentation outlines the county's initiative to solicit Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional services including design, planning, permitting, cost estimating, bidding assistance, and construction administration for a new Emergency Medical Services station. The proposed facility will be approximately 20,000 square feet and will include six apparatus bays, staff living quarters, administrative and support spaces, storage areas, emergency power systems, site access improvements, parking, stormwater infrastructure, utility connections, and other required building and site improvements. The EMS station is intended to serve as the inaugural flagship County facility developed on the Cooler Tract property, establishing a high-quality public safety presence and creating a foundation for future County facility development within the tract.
The project emphasizes the county's desire for a facility that is functional, durable, efficient, future-focused, and representative of the importance of emergency response services within Beaufort County. The facility will be developed on County-owned property, indicating municipal ownership and commitment to the project. The presentation likely addresses project scope, site characteristics, design requirements, schedule considerations, and selection criteria for the architectural and engineering teams, though specific pricing terms, contract duration, funding sources, and award dates are not detailed within this presentation document.
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Beaufort County EMS
May 18th, 2026
Flagship Project for Public Safety & Cooler Tract Campus
The Decision Before Council
Beaufort County Council Top Priorities
• Facilities Master Plan adopted (Resolution 2022/59)
• 115-acre Cooler Tract acquired
• $9.5M bonds issued to begin implementation
• Decision: Move forward with EMS Headquarters now
The Bigger Vision
The Bigger Vision: Purpose, Growth & Impact
• Long-term Public Safety Campus
• EMS Headquarters, E-911, Sheriff, Evidence, DNA Lab
• Phased delivery over 6–7 years
• Foundation for future County growth
Preparing for the Future Starts Here
Current EMS Facility Challenges
Inside the Challenges of EMS Facilities Today
• Built in 1966
• Facility Condition Index trending worse
• Immediate repair needs increasing
• Not aligned with modern EMS operations
Exploring the Operational Gaps & Resource Demands Shaping Emergency Care
Facility Condition Findings
Structural Condition Insights Report
• Aging electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• Fire alarm and life safety concerns
• Deferred maintenance increasing costs
• High-priority systems tied to mission risk
Insight-driven Facility Management Starts Here
Financial Reality
The Money Lens | Finance Unfiltered
• Renovation vs replacement tipping point reached
• Ongoing repairs provide diminishing returns
• Replacement is more cost-effective long-term
Clear Insights. Real Outcomes.
Risk of Waiting
The Danger of Delay
• Deferred maintenance compounds annually
• Facilities degrade over time
• Operational inefficiencies continue
• Higher long-term cost to County
The Weight of Waiting
Why EMS First
EMS at the Forefront
• Required under Cooler Tract agreement
• Addresses immediate operational need
• Lower complexity than other projects
• High visibility and impact
First On Scene. First In Care. First In Trust. | Because Every Second Depends On What We Build Today.
Strategic Advantage
Expansion for Tactical Readiness
• Activates Cooler Tract campus
• Builds infrastructure for future projects
• Creates momentum across departments
• Establishes flagship facility
Strengthening Regional Critical Services
Current EMS Station
Photographic Overview of Existing Facility Visual Record of Operational Deficiencies & Facility Concerns
Capturing Conditions That Require Corrective Attention
Highlighting Deficiencies Impacting Readiness & Operations
A Transparent View Illustrating The Need For Remediation
Cooler Tract Vision (Conceptual)
EMS Headquarters Program
Powering Lifesaving Coordination
• Apparatus bays (4–6 units)
• 24/7 operations center
• Administrative offices
• Training and meeting rooms
• Staff wellness and support areas
Documenting the Heart of Emergency Response
Acceleration Strategy
Roadmap Blueprint
• Skip conceptual delay
• Move directly into EMS design
• Save approximately 6 months
• Deliver project faster
Turning Momentum Into Results
Project Timeline
Groundbreaking to Completion
• 0–6 months: Design kickoff
• 6–18 months: Design and permitting
• 18–30 months: Construction
• Operational within ~2.5 years
A Phased Vision for the Future
Closing Message
Stronger EMS for a Safer Community
• We have a plan, land, and funding started
• Facility conditions demand action
• EMS Headquarters is the logical first step
• Now is the time to act
Expanding Today to Protect Tomorrow
| Slide Number 1 |
| Slide Number 2 |
| Beaufort County Council Top Priorities |
| Slide Number 4 |
| The Bigger Vision: Purpose, Growth & Impact |
| Slide Number 6 |
| Inside the Challenges of EMS Facilities Today |
| Slide Number 8 |
| Structural Condition Insights Report |
| Slide Number 10 |
| The Money Lens | Finance Unfiltered |
| Slide Number 12 |
| The Danger of Delay |
| Slide Number 14 |
| EMS at the Forefront |
| Slide Number 16 |
| Expansion for Tactical Readiness |
| Slide Number 18 |
| Photographic Overview of Existing Facility |
| Photographic Overview of Existing Facility |
| Photographic Overview of Existing Facility |
| Photographic Overview of Existing Facility |
| Slide Number 23 |
| Slide Number 24 |
| Slide Number 25 |
| Powering Lifesaving Coordination |
| Slide Number 27 |
| Roadmap Blueprint |
| Slide Number 29 |
| Groundbreaking to Completion |
| Slide Number 31 |
| Stronger EMS for a Safer Community |
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