Ambulance services for Wealkey County , tennessee

2026-11-03

The Weakley County , Tennessee Director of Finance will be accepting requests for proposals for the following : Ambulance Services for Weakley County , Tennessee This Request for Proposal ( RFP ) by the Weakley County Legislative Body is offered to solicit proposals from qualified companies for the operation of a publicly franchised Emergency Medical Transport Service in and for Weakley County , Tennessee , with operations commencing in full compliance of the terms herein on July 1 , 2026 . Scope of Services  Proposer must accept all emergency dispatches received from Weakley County E - 911 .  Weakley County E - 911 will maintain control of the caller until disconnect or until the proper apparatus arrives on scene . Weakley County E - 911 will coordinate dispatch services through the proper service provider after a nature of incident and address have been obtained .  Proposer shall provide the supervision and direction to permit the most effective local emergency medical transport service , and to comply with all State , Local , and Federal requirements and guidelines to constitute a conforming emergency medical transport service .  Proposer shall provide full - time medical direction from a physician practicing in Weakley County .  Proposer shall be responsible for all patient billing and accept assignments for Medicare , TennCare , and private pay patients .  Proposer shall furnish four ( 4 ) Advance Life Support ( ALS ) units staffed and equipped for duty 24 hours a day , seven days a week , and 365 days a year . These units must be either a Type I or Type 3 vehicle . These vehicles should be maintained in ready and operational mode at all times .  One staffed and equipped ALS Unit shall remain on duty within the geographic limits of Weakley County at all times .  Proposer shall maintain an “ A ” rating under regulations of the State of Tennessee .  Proposer shall maintain at least three bases of operation within Weakley County ( one in Martin , one in Dresden , and one in Greenfield ) and assume all associated costs related to those operations .  Proposer shall make all necessary runs to the nearest emergency medical facilities or as mandated by state guidelines .  Proposer shall maintain a schedule of patient charges consistent with sound business practices and in accordance with prevailing rates in the Tennessee area .  Proposer shall state the date that the party will be prepared to assume the full duties of operating the Ambulance Service after acceptance of proposal . Proposer shall also state the date that the party shall be prepared to operate the required bases of operation within Weakley County .  Proposer must state that the submitted proposal is a firm offer that may be accepted at any time within ninety ( 90 ) days from and after the date of proposal opening .  Proposer shall submit the name , address , and telephone number of the person with authority to bind the proposer and to answer questions or provide clarification concerning the proposal .  Proposer shall employ trained personnel who are familiar with the geography of the roads , residents , and other landmarks of Weakley County in order to promote efficient response to requests of emergency ambulance services .  Proposer shall agree to cooperate and work with all Emergency Services of Weakley County , including Rescue and Fire Departments .  Proposer shall agree to coordinate with the Weakley County School System and the University of Tennessee at Martin for services at local sporting and community events .  Proposer will agree to periodic and / or random inspection and review of any or all equipment and non - patient records by the Weakley County Mayor or designee .  Proposer shall maintain ambulances that meet or exceed acceptable standards of the State of Tennessee and in accordance with any local standards .  Proposer shall report to a minimum of two Public Safety Committee meetings held by Weakley County .

Tennessee

2026-05-05