HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - EMS Billing MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 6, 2023
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 are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an annual
estimated amount of$75,000.
BACKGROUND: Emergicon is a Texas based company operating only in Texas EMS that
provides billing services for the Fire Department. They have local offices
and a history of working with smaller 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.
The City of College Station 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 first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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