RFR 191728 EMT Chief Examiners

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Health's Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS), is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Chief Examiners to oversee and administer the practical (psychomotor) examination testing process for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic certification candidates. The OEMS anticipates entering into contracts with multiple bidders to perform this service. Bidders must meet the minimum qualifications, including relevant certifications and availability to conduct at least two examination sessions per calendar year. Bids are due by June 30, 2028, with an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2018 for an initial term of up to 10 years. Bidders will be evaluated based on past performance, compliance history, certifications, availability, and the ability to complete the application process accurately. The fixed-rate compensation for Chief Examiners is $350 per examination.

The procurement includes Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, which require bidders to make a significant financial commitment to partner with certified minority, women, veteran, and disability-owned business enterprises. Bidders who reach $50,000 in contract proceeds must submit an SDP Plan. The current incumbent provider is the Massachusetts EMT Examination Services, whose contract expires on September 30, 2018. The contract is funded through state appropriations to the OEMS, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided in the documentation.