PUBLIC-PRIVATE AMBULANCE SUBCONTRACTING PARTNER

The City of Modesto, through its Fire Department, is soliciting proposals for a public-private partnership to provide ambulance services under RFP-MFD-00001, with responses due electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by 11:00 A.M. on August 25, 2026. The contract, targeted toward experienced providers in emergency medical services, requires proposers to deliver comprehensive ambulance operations within the Emergency Operations Areas defined by the Stanislaus County EMS Agency, adhering to state regulations, CAAS accreditation standards, and local protocols. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, prioritizing technical approach and operational capability over cost, with a weighted scoring system: 50 points for method of approach and technical abilities, 20 for interview and references, and 10 points each for qualifications, start-up funding, and proposed cost. Proposers must demonstrate proven experience with public agency contracts, a robust Continuous Quality Improvement plan, disaster preparedness strategies, integrated communications systems, and clinical performance metrics tied to response time and care standards. Special requirements include a mandatory worker retention policy obligating the contractor to offer employment to incumbent employees for 90 days following contract award, and prohibitions against discharge without just cause during that period. Financial transparency is critical, requiring a detailed five-year budget covering labor, capital equipment, insurance, and start-up costs, with breakdowns separating city and contractor responsibilities. Pricing must account for potential increases after Year 1 and disclose whether rates are based on government or cooperative contracts, with an optional piggyback clause allowing other agencies to adopt pricing terms at the proposer’s discretion. Insurance mandates are stringent, requiring minimum A.M. Best ratings and waiver of subrogation rights in favor of the City, with full coverage extension to all subcontractors. Disclosure of campaign contributions over $500 to Modesto City Council members within the past year and any debarment or suspension status is mandatory. All submissions must be uploaded electronically, organized into exhibits detailing deployment plans, staffing, references, and financials, with no page limits but expectations for thorough, well-structured responses. The contract type and value are not specified, and no CLINs, SLINs, or funding codes are provided, but the scope encompasses full-service ambulance operations under long-term operational oversight, with acceptance conditional upon approval by both the City of Modesto and the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.