BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is actively soliciting Request for Proposals (RFPs) for comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency Ambulance Services. This critical procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide continuous, twenty-four (24) hour, seven days a week EMS/BLS/Medical transport services to East Orange residents. The primary scope of work involves transporting individuals to the nearest appropriate Emergency Department/Hospital Facility within a four-mile radius, commencing from City Hall Plaza in the City of East Orange. Additionally, services may extend to any temporary or emergency hospital facility designated by the Health Officer or the Director of the Office of Emergency Management (O.E.M.). The ensuing contract is slated for a duration not exceeding five (5) years, underscoring the municipality's commitment to ensuring reliable and timely emergency medical care for its community. This RFP targets experienced and capable emergency medical service providers equipped to meet stringent operational demands. Prospective bidders must demonstrate robust qualifications and adhere to a comprehensive set of New Jersey statutory and administrative requirements. These include compliance with N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 concerning Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. related to Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 for Disclosure of Ownership. Mandatory accompanying documents for proposal submission encompass a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Affidavit, Statement of Ownership, Business Registration Certificate, certification regarding Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activity, Acknowledgment of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document, Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, Statement of Bidders Qualifications, Qualification Affidavit, Acknowledgment and Statement of Organization, Certification of Bidder’s Status as a Debarred Contractor, Insurance Requirements, Construction Experience Record, and Subcontractor Utilization Certification. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11:00 am, offering a valuable opportunity for clarification and discussion. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the City's designated electronic Procurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/148102). The strict deadline for electronic proposal submission is Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time. Each submission is required to include a Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, amounting to 10% (ten percent) of the bid for one year, with a maximum cap of $20,000.00, made payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Questions pertaining to the RFP must be submitted by Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with official responses issued by Monday, July 14, 2025, at 11:00 am. The primary contact for this solicitation is Racquel Ferguson, Q.P.A., the Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange.