Emergency Medical Service Transport Providers

Volusia County, Florida, is seeking qualified ambulance service providers through Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) #25-SQ-37AK to augment its existing emergency medical transport services. The procurement aims to establish a tiered transport system with two primary service levels: tier one for transports originating in Volusia County and terminating outside the county, and tier two for transports within the county, including interfacility transfers and prehospital 9-1-1 services. The contract will be an initial three-year term with options for two subsequent one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will assess respondents across five key areas: qualifications and litigation (25%), experience (25%), project approach (20%), financial stability (5%), and licensure/certifications (25%), with scoring ranging from 0-5 points. Proposals are due on February 26, 2025, at 3:01 pm, and providers must submit comprehensive documentation including vehicle inventories, staff credentials, professional licenses, maintenance contracts, references, and evidence of insurance. Additional requirements include maintaining connectivity with the Volusia Sheriff's computer-aided dispatch system, reporting monthly incident data, and adhering to the county's ambulance transport fee schedule.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. Providers must comply with various state and federal regulations, including E-Verify requirements and provisions related to public entity crimes and scrutinized companies. The ambulance service providers will be required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 Combined Single Limit), and Professional Liability-Medical Malpractice ($1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 aggregate). The county's ambulance fee schedule for 2025 indicates potential revenue opportunities, with rates ranging from $655 for Basic Life Support - Emergency to $1,329 for Specialty Care Transport, plus additional charges for mileage and oxygen services. In the twelve-month period beginning October 1, 2023, the county performed 923 tier-one transports, suggesting a significant market for potential providers. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements and fee structure indicate a potentially lucrative opportunity for qualified ambulance service providers.