Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency Ambulance Services

The City of East Orange is seeking proposals for Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency Ambulance Services, as detailed in an original solicitation advertised in the Newark Star Ledger on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. This Addendum #1 primarily addresses scheduling changes related to the pre-proposal conference and bid submission deadlines. The scope of work involves providing essential emergency ambulance services to the residents of East Orange, encompassing all aspects of basic life support, emergency medical response, and patient transport within the municipal jurisdiction. This crucial service ensures public safety and health for the community, requiring experienced and capable providers. While specific contractor qualifications, licenses, and experience requirements are not detailed within this addendum, they would have been outlined in the original Notice to Bidders. The addendum explicitly reschedules the pre-proposal conference date to Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. It is imperative for all interested proposers to have attended this conference or reviewed its minutes, as it provided critical clarifications and addressed questions regarding the project requirements and contractor expectations for delivering high-quality emergency medical services in East Orange. The revised bid opening date, which serves as the ultimate submission deadline, is now scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. This adjustment was made following requests from several proposers, allowing additional time for preparation. Further inquiries regarding this solicitation or the addendum should be directed to Lisa L. Jackson, the Purchasing Agent, Q.P.A., at (973) 266-5163. All submissions must adhere to the instructions provided in the original bid document and this addendum, ensuring proper formatting and inclusion of all required documentation.