911 Ambulance Services

Effingham, IllinoisIllinois, USADue Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Client: Effingham, Illinois
RFP Number: TRANSPORT-11840
Posted: —
Category: Transportation Services
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The government authority located in Effingham, IL requires a vendor to provide countywide 911 ambulance services for emergency calls. The requested scope includes furnishing all necessary personnel, as well as delivering medical direction and clinical oversight for all aspects of the ambulance service. Historical county dispatch EMS call counts were 3,975 in 2023, 4,130 in 2024, and 3,951 in 2025, though the buyer makes no representations or warranties regarding future service or transport volumes. To meet eligibility, vendors must operate onshore within the USA, and performance of the work must occur onsite. The buyer specifies a one-year contract period and seeks proposal budgets. Interested bidders can submit responses digitally via email or online, and vendors must submit all questions no later than September 08, 2026.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 3k1-Ambulance-RFP-draft-8.11.26.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The County of Effingham is soliciting proposals to establish an exclusive contract for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance response for 911 emergency calls within the county. The contractor will furnish all personnel, medical direction, clinical oversight, vehicles, and equipment necessary for 24/7 service. Qualified ambulance services authorized to commit to a procurement contract are eligible to bid.

Issued by: County of Effingham, Illinois
RFP issued: August 17, 2026
Questions due: September 8, 2026, at 3:30PM
Question answers posted: September 9, 2026
Proposal Submission Due Date: October 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM
Opening of Proposals: October 13, 2026
Review of Proposals: October 13, 2026, through November 10, 2026
Award Contract: November 10, 2026 @ 4:00PM
Contract start: May 1, 2027
How to submit: Sealed hard copy
Submission details: Must be sealed and labeled on the outside as 'Ambulance Services Proposal' and delivered to Effingham County Board Office, Attn: Ambulance Service Proposal, 101 N. 4th St., Ste. 301, Effingham, IL 62401. Letterhead inside must show proposer name, address, and primary contact details. Proposals may not be submitted orally, by fax, email, or other telecommunications.
Contract term: Initial term of 3 years beginning May 1, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewals.
Place of performance: County of Effingham, Illinois
Insurance and bonding: Commercial general liability with minimum limits of $5,000,000; worker's compensation per Illinois requirements; comprehensive automobile liability with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage plus adequate coverage for defense costs. Certificate naming County of Effingham as additional insured required. $50,000 surety bond required within 10 days of Notice of Award if policies/protocols are not held at proposal submittal.

Scope of work

24/7/365 Advanced Life Support (ALS) 911 emergency ambulance response
Medical direction and clinical oversight for all ambulance service aspects
ALS staffing with a minimum of one paramedic and one EMT for all calls
Supply and maintenance of transport-capable ambulances and medical equipment
Compatible mobile, base, and portable radio communication systems
Automated Vehicle Locating (AVL) system displayed real-time at county/city dispatch centers
Patient billing and collection services including establishing rate schedules
Monthly written reporting and quarterly meetings with the Ambulance Oversight Committee

Minimum qualifications

Appropriately certified and licensed personnel by the State of Illinois
Ambulances meeting Federal, State of Illinois, IDPH, and Region 6 guidelines
Compliance with Region 6 protocol standards and IDPH regulations
Compliance with Effingham County Standard of Care Ordinance
Demonstrated experience and quality of service as a 911 provider in similar or larger populated areas

Documents to include with the bid

Cover letter identifying any variations between proposal and RFP
Letterhead providing proposer name, address, and primary contact name and telephone number
Background information and experience
Three references
Affirmation of commitment to meeting minimum service requirements
Comprehensive Proposed Rate Schedule

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