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Overview of EMS Billing Services Procurement Process

Original title: Overview of the Request for Proposals (RFP) Process for EMS Billing Services - Tony Rousseau, Financial Management Services Deputy Finance Director

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This informal report outlines the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for selecting a vendor to handle emergency medical services (EMS) billing for the city. It was prepared by the Deputy Finance Director for a City Council .

Why it matters

The city is initiating a competitive bidding process to select a company to manage billing for emergency medical services, which determines how the city collects revenue for ambulance and medical transport services.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

EMS Billing Service Providers

These companies are eligible to participate in the competitive bidding process to secure a contract with the city.

Indirectly affected

City Residents

Residents are affected by the efficiency and accuracy of the billing system used for emergency medical services.

Key Facts

The document is an informal report regarding the RFP process for EMS billing services.
The report is filed under number 26-0069.
The report was introduced on May 14, 2026.
The report is intended for a City Council worksession.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an RFP?

An is a formal document used by the city to invite companies to submit bids for providing specific services, in this case, EMS billing.

Why is the city looking for a new EMS billing provider?

The document does not specify the reason for the new RFP, only that the process is being initiated.

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Initiation of Procurement

The city is moving toward a new contract cycle for EMS billing services as of May 2026.

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Connected Entities

Tony Rousseau, City Council

PersonTony Rousseau“Deputy Finance Director, Financial Management Services”Map →

OrganizationCity Council“The governing body receiving the report at a worksession”Map →

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