RFQ/P2026-11 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider

Barrow County Board of Commissioners in Winder, Georgia is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P 2026-11) for an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider to deliver comprehensive emergency medical services to the county. The procurement seeks qualified organizations capable of providing professional EMS operations, though specific service delivery requirements, response time standards, coverage areas, staffing levels, and equipment specifications are detailed in the full specifications available on the Barrow County website at www.barrowga.org. Prospective proposers must attend a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Barrow County Fire Headquarters, Station 6 (Training Room), located at 222 Pleasant Hill Church Road NE, Winder, GA 30680, with attendance required for proposal eligibility. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, County Clerk's Office, at 30 North Broad Street, Winder, Georgia 30680 no later than 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with proposals opened the same day at 2:00 PM in the Historic Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. The County reserves the right to award the contract, if awarded, within 60 days of the proposal opening date. All inquiries regarding specifications and submission requirements should be directed to Cindy Clack, Purchasing Manager, at cclack@barrowga.org.

The procurement documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, nor does it indicate any incumbent contractor or current EMS service provider information. No details regarding existing infrastructure, technology systems, or required integration with county emergency services systems are provided in the available materials. Similarly, the advertisement contains no disclosed budget range, award value, or funding amount for this contract, with the County reserving the right to waive any informality, reject any or all proposals, and accept any proposal deemed in the best interest of the County, provided no proposal will be rejected without just cause. Interested organizations should review the complete specifications and any amendments posted on the Barrow County website to obtain comprehensive information regarding qualifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms before the February 19, 2026 deadline.