On-Site Physical Examination for Firefighters

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
2023-011
State
Texas
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The City of Edinburg in Hidalgo County, Texas is seeking proposals for on-site physical examinations for firefighters through RFP #2023-011. The procurement targets comprehensive annual medical screenings for 61 firefighters, including both volunteer and career personnel, with additional testing for 36 individuals for heavy metals and cholinesterase. The physical examinations must comply with NFPA 1582 standards and include extensive medical screenings such as vision exams, occupational hearing tests, cardiac assessments, ultrasound screenings, blood tests, and fitness evaluations. The examinations will be conducted on-site at the Edinburg Fire Department, located at 212 West McIntyre Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.). Proposals are due by May 23, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., and will be evaluated based on three criteria: proposer qualifications (40 points), cost proposal (30 points), and proposed method of performance (30 points). The primary objectives include early disease detection, health promotion, occupational hazard monitoring, and compliance with federal, state, and local health requirements.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. The City reserves the right to award one or no contract and may hold proposals for 90 days without taking action. Vendors must provide evidence of insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability, auto liability, and professional liability, with the City of Edinburg listed as an additional insured. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the RFP includes line item pricing for individual firefighter physicals, heavy metals testing, and cholinesterase testing. The contract term appears to be up to six months from the date of execution or until services are declared complete by the City Manager. Vendors must also submit various compliance documents, including conflict of interest forms, insurance certificates, and verification of non-discrimination against Israel, energy companies, and firearm entities. The total contract liability for the City will be limited to the vendor's total fees paid for the services.

Opportunity text

  • Annual physicals for firefighters
  • Provide a cost-effective investment in the early detection, disease prevention and health promotion of firefighters
  • Create physical data to monitor future effects of exposure to specific biological, physical or chemical agents
  • Detect changes in an individual's health that may be related to harmful working conditions
  • Provide uniformed personnel with information about the individual's occupational hazards and current health
  • Comply with federal, state and local requirements
  • Limit out-of-service time through preventative early intervention of potential problems
  • Recommend types of case-management/rehabilitation for injuries to decrease re-injury rates

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