Stand-by Basic Life Support Ambulance Services

The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is seeking a vendor to provide stand-by basic life support ambulance services for the Centennial Boxing event on August 25, 2023, located at 100 Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101. The procurement is an informal selection solicitation requiring a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Certified Ambulance staffed with two Emergency Medical Technicians, on-site from 5 pm to 11 pm. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and provide a fully equipped ambulance with essential medical equipment, including a gurney, oxygen, airway adjuncts, bag valve masks, suction equipment, C-spine immobilization gear, and advanced first aid supplies. The contract period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with electronic proposals due by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, through the City's eProcurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest Grand Total Price, and bidders must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity, non-collusion declarations, and Living Wage Ordinance provisions.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with an emphasis on promoting equal opportunity employment and workforce diversity. Bidders must complete several administrative forms, including a Unique Entity ID (UEI) form, Vendor Questionnaire, Project Workforce Utilization form, and a Relevant Experience Form documenting five prior projects. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($2,000,000 per accident), and Workers' Compensation insurance. Successful bidders must provide additional documentation within 10 calendar days of notification, including a W-9 form, business license, required certifications, and comprehensive insurance documentation. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the city's forms provide opportunities for small and micro businesses to identify themselves. The procurement is funded by the City of Pasadena, though a specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the provided documentation.