CLOSED - Medical Director Services(R)

The City of South Fulton, Georgia Fire and Rescue Department is requesting proposals for comprehensive Medical Director Services for its Emergency Medical Services program under RFP 25-15R, with proposals due June 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET via BidNet Direct. The Medical Director role requires a Georgia-licensed MD or DO with at least three years of EMS medical direction or emergency medicine experience, current DEA registration, and ACLS certification.

The scope encompasses serving as Physician Sponsor for the department's EMS license, performing clinical oversight including protocol approval, case reviews, quality assurance and improvement activities, training development and support, and medical direction for the City's SWAT Medic Program. The City operates an all-hazards fire department with approximately 234 employees (90% Georgia-licensed EMS providers) responding to approximately 20,000 EMS calls annually.

The contract term is twenty-four months, with potential for up to two additional one-year renewal terms at the City's sole discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and available funding. Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed annual fee; cost-plus-percentage pricing is prohibited. The City requires comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), professional liability / medical malpractice ($1 million each claim / $3 million aggregate), workers' compensation, employers' liability, automobile liability if applicable, and umbrella / excess liability ($2 million minimum).

Evaluation uses a best value standard totaling 100 points: cost proposal (20 points), medical director experience and qualifications (20 points), medical oversight approach and operational support (20 points), response time and availability (10 points), compliance and professional history (10 points), proposal quality and compliance (5 points), and small business participation (5 points). A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Questions are due May 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with responses by June 2, 2026. All proposers must comply with E-Verify, provide Georgia business authorization proof, and submit certifications regarding Iran divestment, Israel boycott, drug-free workplace, and non-collusion. Payment is due within thirty calendar days after service acceptance or within twenty days for certified small businesses.