The State of Montana is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, software, licensing, implementation, integration, training, maintenance, and support to establish a statewide Emergency Medical Dispatch System for participating Montana Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The goal is to enhance emergency medical dispatch capabilities across Montana in alignment with rural health transformation initiatives. The system must serve 35 PSAPs and meet national EMS standards, including NENA, ASTM, NHTSA, NFPA, AHA, and CPR-related criteria. Federal funds are involved and awarded contractors are required to be registered in SAM.gov and comply with all mandatory prerequisites and documents.
Eligibility
Open to vendors who meet all RFP mandatory requirements, including licensure, insurance, registration (Unique Entity ID via SAM.gov), and conformance with state and federal terms and standards. Vendors must submit all required documents and certifications, including nondiscrimination and AI disclosure. Offerors must comply with Montana procurement law, federal funding regulations, and give assurance against discrimination toward firearms entities/trade associations.
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Requirements Checklist
Complete and upload Business Information document
Respond to all items in Scope of Work and upload
Complete and upload Offeror Qualifications document
Complete and upload Cost Proposal document
Provide list of subcontractors and their responsibilities
Describe proposed Emergency Medical Dispatch Protocol Software and demonstrate compliance with national standards (NENA, ASTM, NHTSA, NFPA, AHA, CPR)
Program: Statewide Emergency Medical Dispatch System
Match: Not required or specified in RFP
Performance: Not specified in RFP
Key Dates:
RFP Opens 8/25/2026, 2:00 PM MT
RFP Closes 9/22/2026, 2:00 PM MT
Sealed Until 9/22/2026, 2:00 PM MDT
Review Criteria:
Mandatory requirements compliance
Technical proposal quality
Cost proposal quality
Offeror qualifications and experience
Compliance with EMS national standards
Past performance
Financial stability
Acceptance of contract terms
Subcontractor management
Federal funds are involved in this project; Unique Entity ID (UEI #) via SAM.gov registration is required. Submission must comply with all prerequisites and documents. No explicit period of performance stated in official RFP. Commodity code: Health Related - Rural Health Transformation Program.