EMS Acquisition

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health (BPH), Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotions (OCHSHP) is seeking proposals to assist in contracting with a Medical Coordination Center. This initiative is authorized under WV Code 16-4C-23 and 55-7B-9c(k), aiming to establish a centralized resource center for efficient triage, transfer, and treatment of seriously injured or ill patients in the state. The focus is on counties in southern West Virginia with high densities of African American and Hispanic American populations. Work Details The Grantee will provide physical and technical support for the operation of the Medical Coordination Center (MCC), including: - Managing the operation, physical plant, basic utilities, and custodial support for the MCC. - Ensuring compliance with building and fire codes for the MCC space, including expansion to the 2nd floor. - Reporting outages of public utilities and maintaining daily logs. - Acting as a liaison to OEMS for EMS Region 5 Medical Command (WestCom). - Advising on policies and procedures for EMS operations. - Coordinating toll-free 'one-call' lines for perinatal transport and technical support. - Overseeing the State Trauma Registry and trauma designation process, including payment of fees. - Managing training activities related to the MCC, including scheduling training sessions. The Grantee must ensure continuous operation of EMS Region 5 Medical Command on a 24/7 basis. Period of Performance The contract will be performed from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Place of Performance The contract will be performed in West Virginia, specifically focusing on southern counties with significant African American and Hispanic American populations. Bidder Requirements Eligible applicants include The Rural Emergency Trauma Institute. Proposals must be submitted through the West Virginia State Grant Processing System via the WVOASIS Vendor Self-Serve Portal. Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Work (SOW), Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB), Budget Narrative, and Subrecipient Information Form signed by an authorized executive.