Vermont Department of Economic Development #77281

Winooski 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services

The City of Winooski is seeking one provider to deliver continuous Advanced Life Support ambulance coverage for the community. - Buyer: City of Winooski, Vermont; Winooski Fire is referenced in the service coordination and first-response plans. No sub-agency or specific procurement office is identified. - Service requested: Sole-provider, 24/7/365 ALS ambulance operations, qualified crews and patient care, compliant vehicles, vehicle maintenance and repairs, dispatch coordination, PPE, and replenishment of applicable equipment and supplies. - Estimated demand: Approximately 1,400–1,500 calls annually; actual transport volume and detailed historical call data are unavailable. ALS ambulances are requested for about 20–24 first-alarm-or-greater fire responses annually. - Notable requirements: Provide a standby ALS ambulance and crew for qualifying requests at no additional charge; conduct three joint training courses with fire personnel each year; participate in emergency-management activities; submit service reports; and manage patient billing and collections, retaining applicable collections. - Compliance and coordination: Maintain Vermont ALS designation and meet applicable state, District 3, and medical-control requirements. Coordinate with Winooski Fire, which plans to obtain a medical first-response license and establish staffing and patient handoff procedures. The City has not established a response-time standard. - Term: Three-year initial term with a possible two-year renewal by mutual agreement. - OEMs and vendors: No ambulance manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named in the materials.

Description

The City of Winooski is seeking proposals for 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services. The initial contract term is three years, from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, with an additional two-year renewal subject to mutual agreement. The selected provider will serve as the City’s sole contracted ALS ambulance provider and be responsible for ambulance operations, staffing, patient care, billing and collection, and related reporting and training. Proposals are due November 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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