RFP for Divers physicals

The Michigan State Police is issuing a Request for Proposal for diver physicals services to support the Special Operations Division's Marine Services Team. The procurement seeks a qualified physician certified in Hyperbaric Medicine and Commercial Diver Physical Examinations to provide comprehensive Level IV diver physicals for approximately 12-15 team members annually, as well as physicals for dive school recruits. Deliverables include medical evaluations encompassing medical and diving work history, physical examination, chest X-rays, visual acuity testing, EKG, audiogram, urinalysis, blood chemistry panel (including Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Complete Blood Count with Differential, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Lipid Panel, and LDH), sickle cell test, pulmonary function test, respiratory questionnaire, and immunizations as needed. Physicals must be scheduled between December 1 and March 31 annually with all team member evaluations completed within 30 days, and results with "Qualified to Dive" status reports must be delivered within 60 days. The mandatory minimum requirement mandates that the licensed physician hold current certifications and possess at least 10 years of experience with diver-related physicals and hyperbaric medicine, with documentation required at bid submission. The RFP was issued on March 24, 2026, with bidder questions due by April 3, 2026, and answers posted by April 10, 2026. The proposal deadline is 9:00 a.m. Eastern on May 1, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of January 1, 2027.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract term is five years, expiring December 31, 2032, with renewal options for up to two additional two-year periods at the State's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted as a per-employee fee covering all testing with no additional costs charged to MSP employees or their insurance, and the contractor must establish and maintain firm pricing for the entire contract length with adjustments only permitted based on documented changes in actual costs subject to State review. Service-level agreements specify that orders must be delivered within 120 calendar days, with penalties of $100 for each of the first five late deliveries annually and $500 for each occurrence thereafter. The contractor must appoint three dedicated representatives—an Account Executive, Nurse, and Physician—specifically assigned to State accounts, maintain a toll-free customer service line available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, and maintain physical records for all examined divers for a minimum of 10 years. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt; however, specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available RFP documentation.