EMS System Consultant

The County of San Joaquin solicited Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. The RFQ relates to EMS System Consultant services to assist the San Joaquin County EMS Agency with project management of a comprehensive EMS System assessment and the subsequent preparation and development of a Competitive Bid process for awarding an exclusive contract for emergency ambulance response and transport services. The contract was awarded to Healthcare Strategists, Inc. The scope of work includes three phases: facilitating a comprehensive assessment of the current EMS system, developing and managing a competitive process for exclusive ALS emergency and non-emergency ambulance services, and assisting in the establishment of an agreement with the selected vendor. • The contract has a total of 6 evaluation criteria, including previous experience and knowledge, EMS fiscal experience, methodology, resources, references, and cost. • The contract has an estimated cost of $197,500 and 950 estimated hours. • The contract was awarded after a comprehensive examination of all responses to the RFQ. • The County has executed the agreement and this serves as notice of award for this RFQ.