"Nassau County - Long Island, New York"

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County has joined a joint purchase made by the Long Island Purchasing Council (LIPC) for fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) supplies that is estimated to save thousands of dollars for taxpayers and participating fire and ambulance districts. The joint bid – issued by the Long Island Purchasing Council – is a bi-county initiative which combines the purchasing power of both Nassau and Suffolk and dozens of other municipalities within for economies of scale.

“This bulk bid includes common EMS-related items, such as defibrillator pads, cervical collars and epi-pens. The purchase of this costly, specialized fire rescue equipment, such as air movers, scrubbers or turnout gear, could achieve discounts between 10-20 percent if purchased in bulk through the Long Island Purchasing Council,” said County Executive Mangano.

“Initiatives like this benefit all taxpayers as they allow municipalities at all levels to rein in spending and ultimately save tax dollars.”

The Nassau County Police Department Emergency Ambulance Bureau expects to save thousands of dollars annually through this cooperative bid. The County has already saved taxpayers millions of dollars through joint purchasing efforts led by County Executive Mangano. To date, the following eight Nassau County Fire Districts have passed the necessary board resolutions required to join the LIPC: Bethpage, Franklin Square, Hicksville, Levittown, North Massapequa, Seaford, South Hempstead and Syosset. The following three fire districts recently indicated their desire to join the LIPC to save taxpayer dollars: Manhasset-Lakeville, Lido and Point Lookout, and East Meadow. The Association of Fire Districts of Nassau County, which is comprised of elected fire officials, will be the liaison between the districts and the LIPC.

“The overall opinion is that everyone is on board with the concept and are eager to proceed with tax dollars for our residents,” said AFDNC Secretary Ralph Raymond.

All municipalities, including towns, villages, cities, water and garbage districts are eligible to join the LIPC and participate in the LIPC’s cost-saving bids. Nearly two dozen municipalities throughout the County, as well as Nassau BOCES who represent Nassau’s 56 school districts, have already joined the Council. The LIPC expects to award a bid for water and sewer treatment supplies in the coming weeks.

Mangano Announces Major Initiative To Save Taxpayer Dollars