Richland County, Wisconsin is seeking proposals for full-time, 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support (ALS) transporting ambulance services to cover approximately 60% of the county's geographical area. The contract is expected to be a minimum of three years, preferably five years. Proposals are due by noon on May 11, 2026. Key requirements include providing one ALS ambulance staffed and equipped 24/7/365, with a second available during peak times, and providing Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). The contractor must also provide quarterly reports on call volume, mutual aid, call types, community engagement, and average response times, aiming to meet NFPA **** standards for turnout time. The county is looking for a proposer with experience in EMS operations, knowledge of relevant laws and standards, and the ability to meet the scope of work. The county currently owns ambulances, equipment, and a building that may be available for sale. Proposers must submit a complete and accurate proposal, and any subcontracts for essential services must be identified and approved by the county. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and is not committed to awarding a contract. Indemnification and monetary restitution clauses are included. All communications regarding the RFP must be in writing to the RFP Coordinator, Tricia Clements.
The bid notice states that proposals are due by noon on May 11, 2026. proposals due: may 11, 2026 by noon
The bid notice states that a contract may be awarded to the most advantageous proposer who presents the best value for the county, and that is the most responsive to the RFP requirements and preferences. A contract may be awarded to the most advantageous proposer who presents the best value for the county, and that is the most responsive to the rfp requirements and preferences.
The proposer must demonstrate experience and expertise in EMS operations, knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, and the ability to meet the county's scope of work. The proposer will be those individual services, companies, or institutions that have the following qualifications: 1. Experience and expertise in regard to the operations, structure, staffing and other issues critical to the effective operation of a modern ems department to include volunteer, combination, paidon call, andor career organizations. . . . 3. Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and generally accepted standards for similar communities and ems agencies. 4. The ability of the proposer to meet the county scope of work.
The bid notice mentions monetary restitution in the event of premature contract termination due to nonperformance or withdrawal. In the event that any future contract is prematurely terminated due to nonperformance andor withdrawal by the contractor, the county reserves the right to seek monetary restitution to include, but not be limited to, withholding of monies owed from the contractor to cover costs for interim services andor to cover the difference of a higher cost difference between termination contractors rate and new companys rate beginning the date of contractors termination through the contract expiration date.
The bid notice mentions that if interested in a tour, proposers should reach out to the RFP coordinator. If interested in a tour, please reach out to the rfp coordinator.
The bid notice states that all questions regarding this RFP or solicitation are to be submitted by email. all questions regarding this rfp or solicitation are to be submitted by email to: contact person: tricia clements, administrator