What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks professional consultant services to facilitate an evaluation of the EMS system in Clearwater, Florida. The consultant will analyze data to provide insights into current system performance and guide discussions. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than December 1, 2026. The deadline for submission of proposals is December 8, 2026.
Scope of work
- Facilitator analysis of data provided by the EMS authority
- Guide Fire Chiefs, City Managers, and county staff in designing a sustainable, equitable EMS system
- Develop recommendations and implementation strategies to achieve EMS cost reductions
- Evaluate alternative funding methodologies
- Develop a cost-reduction strategy considering current contracts, laws, and ordinances
- Support evaluation, design, and implementation of a sustainable and cost-effective EMS service
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and experience | 15 |
| Unspecified evaluation criterion | 35 |
| Unspecified evaluation criterion | 35 |
| Unspecified evaluation criterion | 15 |
Minimum qualifications
- Successful completion of a minimum of three (3) contracts of similar size and scope within the past seven (7) years
- Minimum of four (4) professional contract references from a public or private entity of similar size and scope
- Experience leading EMS transformation projects
- Expertise and knowledge of current laws and ordinances governing EMS activities
- Full disclosure of Pinellas County agency affiliations
- Registered with the Florida Division of Corporations
- Registered with and use the E-Verify system
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- General Questionnaire (Attachment A)
- References (Attachment B)
- Contractor Acceptance Form
- OpenGov Electronic Pricing Proposal
- Current Certificate(s) of Insurance
- Common Carrier Attestation
- Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit
- Human Trafficking Affidavit
- Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
- Budget Breakdown (TAB 7)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OpenGov Procurement
- Instructions
- Submit electronically at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl in the Vendor Questionnaire section; PDF conversion from source files is preferred; email submittals will not be considered.