Lutheran withdraws bid for ambulance service as Fulton County government prepares for Wednesday joint session

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10:53 AM

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Questions still loom over the future of ambulance service in Fulton County. Especially now, as Lutheran has opted to pull out of what appeared to be the chosen bid to continue that service.

The Fulton County Commissioners and County Council scheduled a meeting for Wednesday to move forward on what appeared to be the most likely of scenarios with Lutheran at the forefront of the bid process. But Commissioner Rick Ranstead says Wednesday’s meeting now has a much different tenor as Lutheran has informed the county it’s bid has been withdrawn.

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The commissioner notes that the initial bids between Lutheran, Heartland and Parkview were dramatically different in price. He says they are looking for guidance from their attorney to provide some insight going into Wednesday’s meeting.

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The joint session meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fulton County Annex.