Opportunity
Encinitas Planet bids #ENC-FIRE-2026-06
Consulting Services for Municipal Ambulance Transport Feasibility Study and Options Analysis
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
ENC-FIRE-2026-06
NAICS
541618
The City of Encinitas Fire & Marine Safety Department is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive feasibility study and options analysis regarding municipal ambulance transport services. - Government Buyer: - City of Encinitas, Fire & Marine Safety Department - Scope of Work: - Independent feasibility study and options analysis for municipal ambulance transport - Evaluation of two models: Encinitas-only and a regional model including County Service Area 17 - Data-driven recommendations on whether to pursue municipal service, a regional model, or maintain current services - Comprehensive analyses covering: - Financial modeling and fiscal impact - Operational and workforce assessments - Legal and regulatory risk analysis - Community engagement (including surveys and town hall meetings) - Implementation planning and risk assessment - Notable Requirements: - Equal analytical rigor for all service options - Robust community engagement and compliance with the Brown Act - Enhanced insurance requirements (professional liability and cyber coverage) - Strict conflict-of-interest disclosures - All deliverables, including reports and financial models, become property of the City - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with relevant municipal EMS transition experience
Description
The City of Encinitas is seeking consultant services to conduct an independent feasibility study and options analysis for municipal ambulance transport. The study will evaluate the viability of initiating City-run ambulance transport services, including an Encinitas-only model and an expanded regional model. The scope includes financial, operational, workforce, legal, and community engagement analyses to provide a data-driven recommendation. The project duration is 60 days, with proposals due by August 17, 2026, and the response format is electronic.