HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - EMS Billing ServicesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 16, 2020
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: Emergicon, LLC is a Texas-based company operating solely in Texas.
They have local offices and a history of working with smaller fire
departments. They are known for their customer service and they continue
to meet or exceed our expectations.
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 for 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 second renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/LW