Professional Consultant Services - EMS System Evaluation Facilitator

Pinellas County is soliciting professional consultant services for an EMS System Evaluation Facilitator under solicitation 26-0714-RFP. The objective is to develop a comprehensive system roadmap to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the county's emergency medical services, which involve a complex network of 24 municipalities, 18 fire departments, Sunstar Ambulance service, and the Office of the Medical Director. The selected consultant will be responsible for leading stakeholder meetings, analyzing operational, financial, and deployment data, and developing system design alternatives and impact analyses to produce final recommendations and an implementation plan. Key performance goals include utilizing existing fire department infrastructure and minimizing impacts on patient care and service levels. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified contractor based on a points-based evaluation, with a requirement that vendors demonstrate the successful completion of at least three similar contracts. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by December 8, 2026. The compensation structure utilizes a not-to-exceed total lump sum and hourly rates for various consultant levels, ranging from junior consultants to principal consultants. Awardees must comply with several legal mandates, including Florida Statute 448.09(1) regarding unauthorized aliens, Pinellas County Resolution 2006-70 for indemnification, and strict adherence to local, state, and federal laws regarding the security of Protected Health Information. Additionally, the awardee must sign affidavits concerning human trafficking, common carrier attestation, foreign countries of concern, and a DEI certification prohibiting the use of county funds for specific diversity, equity, and inclusion training.