About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of St. George seeks proposals from qualified entities to provide limited emergency ambulance ground transport services, specifically between the Saint George Regional Airport and the Saint George Regional Hospital, including return transportation. The selected contractor must furnish trained and certified EMS personnel, ensure timely responses, operate required vehicles and facilities, coordinate with emergency entities, and maintain required insurance. Only onshore USA organizations licensed and certified to provide EMS services in Utah may apply, though the city must honor the statutory first right of the incumbent 911 provider under Utah SB 215. Proposers must submit an organizational structure, proof of Utah EMS licensure, a staffing plan, relevant rural experience, a proposed budget and fee schedule, and explanations of facility capabilities, billing practices, and cost, quality, and access goals. Proposals are due by 1200 hours on November 9, 2026. The city evaluates submissions using a 100-point scale covering firm qualifications and experience (30 points), staffing and resources (30 points), cost-effectiveness (20 points), quality goals (10 points), and access goals (10 points). The contract begins December 1, 2026, with the initial term to be specified in the final agreement.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of St. George
- Solicitation No.
- 26-308
Scope of work
- Provide limited emergency ground ambulance transport services between Saint George Regional Airport and Saint George Regional Hospital
- Provide return transportation between facilities when clinically and operationally appropriate
- Provide EMS coverage in designated zones aligning with Cost, Quality, and Access goals
- Maintain or contract trained and certified EMS personnel compliant with state and federal requirements
- Ensure timely response times and adequate staffing levels
- Operate and maintain necessary equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- Coordinate with local hospitals, fire departments, dispatch services, and emergency management agencies
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and experience of firm | 30 points |
| Ability to provide adequate staffing and resources | 30 points |
| Cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability | 20 points |
| Commitment to Quality goals | 10 points |
| Commitment to Access goals | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Proof of licensure and certification to provide EMS services in Utah
- Maintain compliance with Utah BEMS requirements, policies, procedures, and clinical standards
- Experience providing EMS services in rural areas, particularly in Utah
Documents to include with your response
- Organizational structure
- Proof of licensure and certification to provide EMS services in Utah
- Proposed staffing plan and qualifications of key personnel
- Experience providing EMS services in rural areas, particularly in Utah
- Proposed budget and fee schedule with clear explanation of cost structure
- Explanation of how the firm will meet Cost, Quality, and Access Goals
- Explanation of what equipment and facilities the firm will provide
- Identification of billing practices and procedures
Key dates
- RFP Release Date
- 10/30/2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline
- 1200 hours on 11/09/2026
- Anticipated Award Date
- 11/19/2026
- Contract Start Date
- 12/01/2026
Contract details
- Term
- Initial agreement for a period to be specified in the final contract documents, with options for renewal
- Place of performance
- Between Saint George Regional Airport (SGU) and Saint George Regional Hospital, St. George, UT
- Insurance and bonding
- St. George City listed as additional insured; for private insurers: General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, General Annual Aggregate of $4,000,000, and Workers Compensation at Utah statutory limits
