Ambulance Services for DOC - RCC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on ambulance services for the Louisiana Department of Corrections at Rayburn Correctional Center in Angie, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time through the LaGov vendor portal or physical delivery to 1201 N. Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.

The scope comprises non-emergency transport, emergency transport, and critical care transport for patients housed at the facility, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. The contractor must transport to designated medical facilities including Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa, St. Tammy Parish Hospital in Covington, Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Mandeville, Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence, and University Medical Center in New Orleans, with provisions for transport to the closest medical facility when medically necessary. The contractor must prioritize patients based on severity of condition using simple and advanced assessment protocols. Prior to award, bidders must submit current EMS Provider Licensure documentation and a Service Area Description with map demonstrating capability to provide services in Washington Parish, Louisiana, in accordance with L.A. Administrative Code, Title 48, Chapter 60.

The solicitation requests pricing for 80 emergency medical trips at a flat rate per trip and 1,300 mileage units calculated per mile. The initial contract term runs from award through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewals, not to exceed 36 months total. The State intends to award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, though reserves the right to reject individual line items. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes and transportation costs under F.O.B. Destination terms.

Contractor personnel must undergo security clearance, provide criminal background check authorization, and comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act protocols. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance: Workers Compensation with Employers Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit. Bids of $25,000 or more require federal suspension and debarment certification; corporations and limited liability companies must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.