Physicals for Hazardous Materials Rescue Team

The City of Wichita is requesting bids for baseline and periodic physicals for up to 50 members of the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Rescue Team, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the City's Procurement Portal and written questions due September 2 by 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope comprises comprehensive occupational medical examinations including occupational exposure history, complete medical and physical history performed by an occupational physician, protective equipment recommendations, pulmonary function tests, audiometry, electrocardiogram, cardiovascular stress test, chest X-ray, complete blood count, routine urinalysis, blood chemistry panel, and specialized toxicology screening for cholinesterase, methemoglobin, arsenic, benzene, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing similar occupational medical services, understanding of industry standards and best practices, and municipal government experience preferably. All vendors must register with the Kansas Secretary of State before contract execution and provide evidence of current licensure.

The contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods by mutual agreement; either party may terminate with 30 days' prior written notice. Award will be made to the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. Pricing is F.O.B. Wichita, Kansas. Successful bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance before contract issuance: Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1 million each occurrence), Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements, Employers' Liability ($1 million each accident / $2 million annual aggregate), and Professional Liability ($1 million each claim / $1 million annual aggregate). The City of Wichita must be named as primary and non-contributory additional insured on all policies. City Council approval is anticipated for September 22, 2026. Addendum 1 was posted August 24, 2026; bidders must acknowledge receipt in their submissions.