Emergency Medical Services/9-1-1 Ambulance Service

The state of Iowa has posted a contract opportunity for Clay County (population 16,440) and the City of Spencer (population 11,356) to conduct a comprehensive review of their current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and 9-1-1 ambulance service delivery. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified firms with expertise in EMS operations, structure, and staffing to provide an assessment and recommendations for maintaining a viable and sustainable EMS model within the county and city for the next ten years. The RFP outlines the current EMS service providers, call volumes, and other background information, and requires proposers to include a detailed scope of work, team qualifications, references, and pricing. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposer based on value and responsiveness to the requirements, with the review to begin on or about July 1, 2024 and be completed by November 1, 2024, with a presentation to the county to be determined.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals, and the contract will be subject to available funding. The RFP does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.