Provision of Training Related to Critical Care Transport

The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services (FSTEMS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide critical care emergency medical services (EMS) transport training through a Request for Proposal (RFP DOS 2024-007). The procurement covers the delivery of six total training courses across three New Hampshire locations: Concord, Bethlehem, and Cheshire, with each course accommodating up to 24 participants. Specific course requirements mandate that training be delivered in-person and originate from the Society of Critical Care Medicine curriculum. The procurement will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract not extending beyond May 31, 2024, contingent upon Governor and Executive Council approval. The evaluation process will utilize a comprehensive scoring methodology, allocating 50 points to technical factors and 50 points to price factors, with proposals due by December 20, 2023, at 2:30 PM. Vendor qualifications will be assessed through a detailed review of technical capabilities and proposed pricing structures.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types, and the solicitation documents do not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. Only one vendor, New England Life Flight, Inc., was noted as compliant in the bid summary, suggesting potential limited competition for this opportunity. The total contract value is capped at $60,000, representing the maximum budget for the six training course deliveries. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The jurisdictions impacted by this procurement include Cheshire County, Grafton County, Merrimack County, and Concord City, indicating a multi-county approach to critical care transport training. The procurement represents a targeted investment in enhancing emergency medical service capabilities across these New Hampshire regions.