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as to provide, in accordance with industry standards and this RFP, all of the CITY OF SANTA ANA's needs for 9-1-1 Emergency Transportation Service, being able to respond 24 hours a day 7 days a week to all 911 and other emergencies as required (the "First Tier Service" or "First Tier"). The First Tier Service will be designed by CONTRACTOR so as to ensure that there are enough of CONTRACTOR's own ambulances and Transportation Personnel available to meet 100% of the anticipated number of calls for 9-1-1 Emergency Transportation Service in the CITY OF SANTA ANA. The First Tier Service shall meet the response times and all other requirements of this RFP for the 9-1-1 Emergency Transportation Service. Each year thereafter, for the duration of the Term of the proposed Contract, CONTRACTOR will be required to re-evaluate the level of coverage being provided, so as to ensure it is providing the required level of coverage. 2. Mutual Aid Service. CONTRACTOR will also enter into one or more mutual aid agreement(s) with a separate qualified ambulance service provider(s) doing business in Orange County, to provide backup services in the event the First Tier Service is unable to respond to a call for Emergency Services (hereinafter "Mutual Aid Contract," "Mutual Aid Service," or "Mutual Aid"). The company/companies providing the Mutual Aid Service will be hereinafter referred to as the "Mutual Aid Provider." In providing 9-1-1 Emergency Transportation Services the Mutual Aid Provider must meet the same RFP requirements, response times, and otherwise provide the same level of service, as CONTRACTOR is required to provide under the Contract. The Mutual Aid Contract and the Mutual Aid Provider must be approved by the CITY OF SANTA ANA and the Orange County Fire Authority ("OCFA") prior to provision of any service by CONTRACTOR, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. The intent of this RFP is that CONTRACTOR will provide a sufficient level of coverage under the First Tier Service, such that services under the Mutual Aid Service will only be needed in rare circumstances, if at all. CONTRACTOR will be solely responsible for paying the Mutual Aid Provider for any services rendered under the Mutual Aid, which amount will be the Mutual Aid Provider's sole compensation for services rendered under the Mutual Aid. D. Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support. All Transportation Personnel assigned to perform 9-1-1 Emergency Transportation Services under this Contract, whether under the First Tier Service or Mutual Aid Service, will provide Basic Life Support ("BLS") services and transport patients to medical facilities when required. OCFA, in cooperation with the Transportation Personnel, will provide on -scene Advanced Life Support ("ALS") services. E. All Transportation Personnel assigned to perform 9-1-1 Emergency Transportation Service under this Contract, whether under the First Tier Service or Mutual Aid Service, must at all times meet the minimum qualifications as listed in Section 5 of the RFP. 3