25-014 Fire & EMS Insurance

Botetourt County, Virginia, through its Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services, is soliciting proposals for Accident & Sickness Benefits insurance specifically designed for volunteer fire department and Emergency Medical Services members. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a comprehensive insurance solution that will provide coverage for these critical public safety personnel, with the contract period spanning from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Vendors are required to submit their proposals electronically through the Botetourt County Vendor portal, with a firm submission deadline of May 30, 2025. The procurement allows for optional five successive one-year renewal options, providing potential long-term stability for the selected vendor. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, it is presumed that factors such as coverage comprehensiveness, cost-effectiveness, and ability to meet the unique needs of volunteer emergency service members will be central to the selection process.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified insurance providers without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation. The contract's scope suggests a specialized insurance product tailored to the risk profile of volunteer fire and EMS personnel, which likely requires comprehensive understanding of occupational hazards and appropriate benefit structures. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a county-level insurance program covering volunteer emergency service members, which implies a potentially significant but not extraordinarily large contract value. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation through the county's vendor portal to understand the complete requirements and submission guidelines for this insurance procurement opportunity.