HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - EMS Billing Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2024
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMS BILLING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for 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$140,000.
BACKGROUND: Emergicon is a Texas based company operating only in Texas. They have
local offices and a history of working with departments the size of
Grapevine. 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 on RFP #21-052, 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 third renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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