FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Public Relations Liaison Darcy Israel, (760) 878-0373

Ambulance Service Provider Sought

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO BE REISSUED

Emergency medical service providers interested in obtaining exclusive operating rights for ambulance service in the Bishop area will have another chance to submit proposals to Inyo County.

The County is reissuing its Request for Proposals (RFP) on Saturday, January 31 to encourage more market participants to submit competitive bids. No significant changes to the originally issued RFP were made. The RFP is issued in coordination with the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) to solicit response from firms interested in providing 9-1-1 ground emergency medical transportation in what is known as Exclusive Operating Area (EOA) 1.

Vendors who have registered as prospective bidders will be notified that the RFP was reissued. Parties have until March 31 to submit their proposals here: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/countyofinyoca. Bidders are also required to attend a mandatory conference on February 19.

The successful firm will be granted a contract for exclusive operating rights for services within the EOA 1 area for an initial period of five years with a total possible term of eleven years. The start date for service will be negotiated with the awarded proposer, with a commencement date no later than September 1, 2026.

Services requested include, at a minimum:

9-1-1 and 7-digit emergency responses at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level, with Advanced Life Support (ALS) level preferred.

Interfacility transports at a minimum of BLS level.

Specialty care transports, such as critical care (nurse and/or paramedic level), bariatric, neonatal, and other specialized team transports, as well as standby services at the BLS level, as provided in Section 1797.224 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Inyo County looks forward to receiving proposals for this important public service.