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Emergency Medical Services and 911 Ambulance Response for Cook County

Buyer
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Place of performance
Cook County, Georgia
Submission deadline
Dec 11, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Cook County Board of Commissioners seeks proposals to establish an exclusive agreement for Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services ambulance response for 911 emergency calls within Cook County, Georgia. The selected contractor must furnish all administration, insurance, personnel, vehicles, and equipment, operate a 24/7 physical base in the county, meet response time targets, and handle all billing and collections under a proposed patient rate schedule for a one-year term. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations authorized to conduct business in Georgia. Potential contractors must submit proposals by December 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Adel, Georgia. The Board of Commissioners will evaluate submittals and firm qualifications, contact references, and award the contract based on the county's best interests.

Scope of work

  • Provide Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Services ambulance response for 911 emergency calls on a 24/7/365 basis
  • Maintain a physical base of operations located within Cook County boundaries
  • Provide at least three ambulances with fully staffed crews available 24/7/365, plus a 24/7 quick response vehicle
  • Maintain response times of nine minutes or less for 85-90 percent of all 911 responses
  • Provide tracking and direct communication capabilities with the Cook County 911 Dispatch Center
  • Respond to all structural fires, disaster requests, and severe inclement weather conditions
  • Conduct all billing and collection functions for the EMS system based on an approved comprehensive rate schedule
  • Submit daily staffing reports and periodic biostatistical and operational data reports

Minimum qualifications

  • Duly licensed and meet/exceed all professional and legal licensing standards as an EMS provider in Georgia
  • Familiar with EMS rules, regulations, and laws promulgated by Georgia DPH Office of EMS and Trauma
  • Obtain a performance bond prior to contract signing
  • Provide crews with at least one licensed Paramedic and one licensed EMT per ALS ambulance
  • Meet minimum pay standards: EMTs ($20.00/hr), Advanced EMTs ($25.00/hr), Paramedics ($30.00/hr)

Documents to include with your response

  • Introduction with statement of understanding and summary of proposal plan
  • Company Information (history, business locations, employee counts, FEIN, authorized signers, corporate ID)
  • Authorization to conduct business in Georgia (Ambulance License information)
  • Signed statement authorizing submission of the proposal
  • Applicable Liability and Malpractice Insurance coverage documentation
  • Proposed Policies and Procedures
  • Ambulance equipment/inventory list
  • Proposed organizational structure and staffing levels
  • Operating medical protocols and Infection Control Policy
  • Comprehensive proposed rate schedule for treatment, transport, supplies, and mileage

How to submit

Method
Hard copy delivery
Instructions
Received at the County Commission office at 1200 S. Hutchinson Ave., Adel, GA 31620 until 4:00 p.m. December 11, 2026.
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