Noble Correctional Institution medical transport to OSU/FMC

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking ambulance services for Noble Correctional Institution located in Caldwell, Ohio, specifically for medical transport of incarcerated adults from Southeastern Regional Medical Center to Ohio State University/Federal Medical Center in Columbus. The procurement involves emergency and non-emergency ambulance transportation services, including both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. Key service requirements include maintaining a response time of fifteen minutes or less from initial call to unit arrival, holding current state certification, and providing comprehensive transportation with all necessary disposables and life support services. The contract will be awarded on a per-transport basis, with separate pricing for local and out-of-county trips for both BLS and ALS transportation. The solicitation was posted on October 30, 2025, with proposals due by November 19, 2025, to be submitted through the OhioBuys online purchasing platform. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in workers' compensation insurance and $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance.

The contract opportunity includes significant compliance requirements, particularly related to two key executive orders: Executive Order 2019-12D, which prohibits offshore service procurement, and Executive Order 2022-02D, which restricts contracts with Russian institutions. Bidders must affirm understanding of these orders and disclose business locations for all contractors and subcontractors. The procurement is open to qualified ambulance service providers who can meet the ODRC's stringent security and medical transportation requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with all state procurement regulations and demonstrate financial responsibility, technical capability, and professional licensing. The contract is subject to appropriation of funds by the Ohio General Assembly and can be terminated with 30 days' notice or immediately if security or safety concerns arise. Although specific award values are not explicitly stated, the per-transport pricing model suggests flexibility in contract value based on actual transportation needs of the correctional institution.