Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2715

Occupational medical examinations and fitness-for-duty evaluations for the City of Abilene

The City of Abilene is seeking occupational medical services for police officer candidates and current employees. - Buyer: City of Abilene, Texas — Human Resources Office and Purchasing; services are for the Abilene Police Department. - OEMs and named vendors: No external OEMs or service vendors are identified. TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) is referenced for a required form when applicable. - Services and estimated volumes: About 10 pre-employment physicals annually for lateral officer candidates; the broader request also covers entry-level candidates, but no separate volume is stated. Fitness-for-duty volume is inconsistent: one estimate is 5 annually, while another states 0. - Examination scope: Pre-employment exams include medical history review, physical examination, drug screening, vision and hearing tests, EKG, pulmonary function testing, and musculoskeletal assessment. Fitness-for-duty evaluations are medical, not psychological. - Reports and delivery: Provide confidential written reports on ability to perform essential job functions, any restrictions and their expected duration or reassessment date, and the TCOLE Fitness-for-Duty Examination form when applicable. Electronic reports are acceptable; expedited evaluations are expected within three days. - Provider requirements: The provider manages scheduling, examinations, testing, and secure documentation. Services are to be delivered at provider locations, with local availability within approximately 30 miles of Abilene; remote evaluation components are not permitted. Pricing should cover ancillary or optional testing and related services. - Term: One-year initial term, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. No specific start or end date is provided.

Description

The City of Abilene is soliciting proposals for medical examiner services under RFP CB-2715. Services include pre-employment physical examinations and fitness-for-duty evaluations, with the provider managing scheduling, examinations, and required documentation and results. Required examination components listed in Addendum 01 include medical history review, physical examination, drug screening, vision and hearing testing, EKG, pulmonary function testing, and musculoskeletal assessment. Services are to be performed through provider locations, with the addendum specifying a 30-mile radius of Abilene for reasonable travel distance; proposals are due November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central.

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