Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is seeking a qualified ambulance provider to deliver both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical transport services for inmates at the Federal Correctional Complex in Pollock, Louisiana. The contract will be an indefinite‑delivery, firm‑fixed‑price vehicle with a one‑year base period and up to four optional twelve‑month extensions. The contractor must supply fully equipped ambulances, licensed EMTs/paramedics, and all necessary medical supplies, and must meet a 15‑minute response time for emergency calls and a 48‑hour notice window for scheduled transports. Performance will be monitored through monthly reporting and a Contracting Officer’s Representative. The incumbent is Lakeside Mobile Services LLC, but the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors.
• Scope: 24/7 emergency (ALS/BLS) transport plus scheduled non‑emergency inmate trips to local hospitals and clinics.
• Volume: Estimated 4 emergency calls per week (~16 per month) plus scheduled trips with at least 48‑hour notice.
• Contract: 1‑year base period with four 12‑month options; firm‑fixed unit pricing; award based on price and past performance.
• Requirements: Louisiana state ambulance license, compliance with federal and state regulations, E‑Verify enrollment, SAM registration, insurance, and ability to provide a contingency plan for surge events.
• Deliverables: Timely response (≤15 min), monthly performance reports, provision of all supplies/equipment, and adherence to strict security protocols at the prison.