Patient Transport Services

The state of Kansas, through the Osawatomie State Hospital, is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide patient transportation services. The contract will require transporting patients from the hospital located in Osawatomie, Kansas to locations primarily within Kansas and the Kansas City metro area, with occasional out-of-state trips. The successful contractor must have the capability to transport multiple patients at once, handle same-day and short-notice trip requests, and maintain secure records to preserve patient confidentiality. The contract term is from December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027, with two additional 12-month renewal periods. Proposals are due by November 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, and pricing is based on a consistent rate per mile for one-way trips, with no additional charges or fees accepted.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, it notes that the state will confirm the tax status of all potential contractors and subcontractors, and may proceed to the next lowest responsive bidder if a current tax certificate is unavailable within 10 days. The RFP does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. Additionally, the RFP does not include any details about possible award values or budget ranges.