AMBULANCE SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM – Sole Source Renewal

The City of Carlsbad is awarding a sole‑source, 12‑month professional‑services contract to Public Consulting Group LLC to support the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP). The work focuses on specialized consulting for Medicaid‑funded ambulance reimbursement, including application preparation, compliance, and use of proprietary calculation tools. This contract is a renewal of an existing sole‑source arrangement, reflecting the city’s belief that PCG’s unique expertise cannot be matched by other firms. • Scope: Assist the city’s ambulance provider in completing and submitting ASPP applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid rules. • Specialty: Proprietary tools and deep Medicaid/EMS funding knowledge that the city deems exclusive to PCG. • Term: 12 months (May 30 2026 – June 1 2027) with a sole‑source justification of “unique expertise.” • Value: Not disclosed; estimated at roughly $150 k based on typical consulting rates for specialized Medicaid reimbursement projects. • Procurement Type: Sole source renewal; no competition or set‑aside requirements noted.