Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #RFP No. 5144
Annual NFPA 1582 Firefighter Health and Wellness Assessments
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. 5144
NAICS
621999
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is seeking a consultant for annual firefighter health and wellness assessments under NFPA 1582. - Government buyer: City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City Fire Department; Purchasing department. - Requested services: Assessments for approximately 75–100 personnel annually, with participation optional. The core scope includes lab tests and urinalysis, comprehensive physicals, cardiopulmonary and fitness screening, ultrasound cancer screening, cholinesterase testing, and a heavy metals blood profile. - Testing details: Blood draws must be available within Santa Barbara city limits, and results must be ready for review at the evaluation. Cardiopulmonary testing includes a 12-lead EKG treadmill or stepmill stress test, blood pressure readings, TRUE VO2 Max testing, spirometry, body composition, and fitness evaluations. Follow-up interpretation is required for irregular cardiology or imaging results when indicated. - Optional, separately priced services: Galleri blood cancer screening, preventive MRI, chest X-ray, and coronary CT angiography. These are not required for award; MRI and X-ray services must be located in Santa Barbara. - Requirements and schedule: Services must follow NFPA 1582 Firefighter Health Assessment standards. On-site evaluations are scheduled in March or April, with testing completed by the last week of April; activities span about two weeks, with two make-up days available. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, product manufacturer, or service vendor is named in the provided materials. There are no product part numbers or fixed service quantities.
Description
The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide firefighter health and wellness assessments based on NFPA 1582 Firefighter Health Assessment standards. The selected consultant will furnish these exams under the terms, conditions, and specifications in the RFP. Proposals must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by November 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Questions may be submitted through the portal until November 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.