RFP Item #26-154 Consulting Services-EMS Medical Director

The City of Augusta, Georgia, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) Item #26-154 for Consulting Services-EMS Medical Director for the Augusta Fire Department. This procurement seeks a qualified medical professional to provide comprehensive medical direction and oversight for the city's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations. The successful consultant will be responsible for delivering medical leadership, establishing clinical protocols, and ensuring compliance with medical standards for the fire department's emergency medical service delivery. Required qualifications include appropriate medical credentials and EMS medical director certifications, which will be thoroughly evaluated during the proposal review process. A mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., where potential bidders must either attend or acknowledge receipt of conference materials prior to submitting proposals. The proposal submission deadline is set for January 5, 2026, and interested medical professionals must carefully review all technical requirements, experience standards, and submission guidelines detailed in the RFP documentation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, potential bidders should anticipate standard municipal procurement requirements for professional services contracts. The RFP does not specify incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements for this EMS Medical Director consulting role. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in emergency medical services leadership, medical direction, and clinical governance. The contract will likely involve comprehensive medical oversight responsibilities that require advanced medical licensure and significant EMS management expertise. Although precise budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents, consulting services for municipal EMS medical director positions typically range from $75,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on the scope of responsibilities, required expertise, and time commitment. Interested medical professionals should carefully review the complete RFP documentation to understand the full scope of expected deliverables, performance standards, and contract expectations for this critical municipal healthcare leadership role.