About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Sparta requests sealed proposals from qualified, licensed providers to furnish 24/7 911 Emergency Medical Ambulance Services within municipal boundaries. The selected contractor must maintain two Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances staffed at the paramedic level at all times, achieve an eight-minute response time for 90% of emergency calls, and maintain a station within city limits. Additional obligations include providing tactical police standby, event standby, scene medical waste disposal, CPR and Tactical EMS training, and full radio interoperability with local public safety agencies. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. The contract covers a five-year term with services starting January 1, 2027. Bidders must submit proposals digitally via email or online by November 25, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Sparta, Wisconsin
Scope of work
- Furnish 911 ALS Emergency Medical Ambulance Services within the City of Sparta
- Maintain two paramedic-staffed ALS ambulances on duty 24/7 dedicated solely to the City
- Provide paramedic standby coverage for CTU/SWAT operations and high-risk police missions at no cost
- Provide EMS standby for community events including Holiday Train and July 4th celebrations
- Accept and dispose of medical waste generated at emergency scenes by municipal public safety personnel
- Provide CPR, AED, and First Aid training annually or upon request
- Deliver specialized Tactical EMS training for law enforcement personnel
- Maintain an EMS station supporting 24/7 operations within the City of Sparta limits
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications & Experience | Not specified |
| ALS Staffing Capabilities | Not specified |
| Response-Time Strategy | Not specified |
| Interagency Communications | Not specified |
| Training & Support | Not specified |
| City Alignment | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified, licensed Emergency Medical Service (EMS) provider
- Maintain valid Wisconsin EMS service licensure
- Operate under a state-approved medical director
- Follow Wisconsin Scope of Practice for Paramedics or AEMTs and comply with Wisconsin DHS 110 regulations
- All operational personnel must meet all Wisconsin EMS licensing and continuing education requirements
- Ambulances must meet DOT/Trans 309 standards
- Full radio interoperability with Sparta Police and Monroe County Dispatch
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Organizational Qualifications
- Detailed Service Delivery Plan
- Staffing Model
- Response-Time Strategy
- Communications Plan
- Transition Plan for January 1, 2027
- Cost Proposal (if applicable)
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- 5:00pm CTS on November 25, 2026
- Service Start Date
- January 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed proposals
- Instructions
- Submit sealed proposals to Booker Ferguson, City Administrator Designate, 201 W Oak St, Sparta, WI 54656. Envelopes must be clearly marked CITY OF SPARTA EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE. Emailed proposals will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- 3-year contract term or a 5-year contract term
- Place of performance
- City of Sparta, Wisconsin
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability Insurance, Professional / Medical Malpractice Insurance, Auto/Fleet Liability for all ambulances, Workers Compensation Insurance, and Employers Liability. Certificates submitted annually or upon request.