About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Winooski seeks proposals for 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services. The contractor must maintain valid ALS certifications, supply compliant ambulances and personnel, bear all operating and uniform costs, and handle billing and collections. The contract covers a three-year period running from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, with an optional two-year renewal through June 30, 2032. Only onshore United States organizations may apply. Hard-copy bids in sealed envelopes marked "Proposal: ALS Services" must be submitted by 1:00 PM on November 30, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM on November 12, 2026. The city will evaluate proposals based on the bidder's ability to provide sufficient service, relevant experience, and price proposal.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Winooski
Scope of work
- Provide 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services as the sole contracted provider
- Staff ALS ambulances with at minimum an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced EMT
- Procure, operate, perform routine preventive maintenance on, and repair all ambulance vehicles utilized
- Provide national-standard personal protective equipment and uniforms for personnel, including maintenance and cleaning
- Conduct regular personnel training, participate in City emergency management drills, and conduct three joint trainings with fire personnel annually
- Re-supply the City with billable equipment and supplies such as oxygen masks and defibrillator pads
- Provide standby ALS ambulance and crew at no additional charge for life-threatening emergencies, incidents, or planned events
- Handle all billing, insurance claim processing, and accounts receivable collections
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Ability to provide sufficient service, including financial ability and resources to carry out the services | Not specified |
| Experience: bidder's experience in undertaking similar services in type, scope and budget | Not specified |
| Price Proposal: in terms of accuracy, completeness, value, local market and substantiated industry standards | Not specified |
| Opportunities and constraints, if any | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Maintain Advanced Life Support designation with the State of Vermont Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Services statutes and Rules, District 3 and appointed Medical Control Authority procedures and policies
- Pass a criminal background check for all personnel providing services
- Minimum certified staffing of EMT and Advanced EMT for ALS Level ambulances
- Meet municipal, state and federal equal employment opportunity practices and guidelines
Documents to include with your response
- Appendix A: BID FORM completed
- Description of service provision including coverage plan, ambulance and equipment descriptions, training and performance standards, complaint procedures, and billing methods
- Description of the bidder's relevant experience
- Minimum of three references of current or previous clients or mutual aid agencies
- Written disclosure listing all lawsuits and licensure disciplinary actions in the past five years, or statement of none
- Proposed deviations from the Scope of Work (optional)
- Appendix B: Non-Collusion Affidavit completed
Key dates
- Issued
- November 3, 2026
- Questions due
- 5:00 PM Monday November 12
- Deadline for Submissions
- 1:00 PM November 30, 2026
- Target award date
- February 28, 2027
- Contract start date
- July 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy in a sealed envelope
- Instructions
- All documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked 'Proposal: ALS Services'. Hand-deliver, mail, or drop off at 27 West Allen Street, Winooski, Vermont 05404, Attention: Finance Department.
Contract details
- Term
- Three years beginning July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030, with a two-year additional auto renewal July 1, 2030 through June 30, 2032 subject to mutual agreement
- Place of performance
- City of Winooski, Vermont
- Insurance and bonding
- Proof of professional liability insurance with errors and omissions coverage, worker's compensation insurance, general liability (including contractual liability), and automobile insurance with companies authorized in Chittenden County, Vermont, furnished within 10 days after contract award.