Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010988

Kansas solicitation for specialized EMS transport of patients with highly infectious diseases

Kansas is seeking qualified EMS providers for specialized transport of patients with Ebola or other highly pathogenic infectious diseases. - Buyer: Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau for Agency Preparedness. - Service requested: EMS transport to and between designated treatment centers, primarily in Kansas and nearby states. The bid lists one service line with a quantity of 1; this is not a stated number of trips. - Scope and requirements: Provide trained EMS personnel, appropriate PPE and supplies, infection-control procedures, just-in-time training, infectious-disease waste handling, and a 24/7 point of contact. Most trips are expected to originate at The University of Kansas Medical Center; possible destinations include the University of Nebraska Medical Center. - Pricing: Quote per-mile rates for loaded and unloaded travel, with separate rates for in-state and out-of-state trips. Years 2–5 price increases are limited to 5% over Year 1. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or service vendors are named. The University of Kansas Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center are identified as potential transport locations, not vendors. - Term: Five years from award; no annual subscription is specified.

Description

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, through its Bureau for Agency Preparedness, is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide EMS transport services. Services cover the transport of suspected or confirmed patients with Ebola Virus Disease or other highly pathogenic infectious diseases to and between identified medical treatment centers. The contract period is from the date of award through February 29, 2032. Bids are due December 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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