Fire Department Physician Services

Seminole County Fire Department has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-5187-26/RLH) seeking qualified providers to deliver comprehensive hands-on medical physicals and respirator use evaluations for its fire department personnel. The services include mandatory annual physical examinations, pre-employment physicals, and return-to-work assessments, all conducted in compliance with NFPA 1582 guidelines and OSHA respirator standards. The scope covers a broad range of medical testing protocols and evaluations designed to ensure firefighter health and safety, supporting operational readiness. Proposals must demonstrate the contractor’s understanding and approach, highlighting qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, and pricing. The contract is structured as a term agreement initially spanning three years, with possible extensions for two additional one-year periods, enabling continuity of services. Performance locations are within Seminole County, Florida, and physicals will take place at designated County facilities. As part of compliance, providers are expected to maintain specified insurance coverages including professional, cyber, and auto liability, and adhere to regulatory and contractual obligations such as drug-free workplace policies and anti-human trafficking certifications. The award process applies a best value trade-off methodology, equally weighting qualifications, experience, project understanding, and pricing. Submissions must be electronic through the County’s designated procurement portal by the deadline of March 25, 2026. The contract features fixed-fee compensation governed by purchase orders, with no guaranteed minimum quantities or fixed pricing set in the solicitation documentation. Comprehensive documentation requirements include licensing disclosures, conflict of interest statements, and adherence to the Florida Prompt Payment Act. Inspection and acceptance of services fall under Seminole County’s authority, ensuring all delivered clinical services conform to detailed specifications and regulatory standards. Additional terms govern billing procedures, contract termination rights during probationary periods, and provider obligations for data handling and reporting. Overall, this procurement aims to establish a dedicated physician services provider to support firefighter health screening and respirator fitness, reinforcing the fire department’s operational safety and compliance framework.