HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - EMS Billing ServicesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMS BILLING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for EMS billing
services with Emergicon, LLC for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-44530-210-006
(EMS Professional Fees) in the annual estimated amount of $75,000.
BACKGROUND: Last year the Fire Department evaluated EMS billing services.After
careful evaluation, we found Emergicon to be the best option. Emergicon
is a Texas based company operating only in Texas. They have local
offices, a history of working with smaller departments and are known for
their customer service.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
cooperative agreement with College Station, Texas as allowed by Texas
Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code,
Section 791.
College Station, Texas solicited proposals on RFP No. 18-028, Automated
Ambulance Billing, Accounts Receivable and Delinquent Account
Collection Services. Eight proposals were submitted and evaluated from
which they awarded a contract to Emergicon, LLC.The contract was for an
initial one-year period with four optional, one-year renewals. If approved,
this will be for the first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW