REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS(RFP)
Ambulance ALS Service, Mutual Aid, ALS Intercept, and BLS Transport Support Services
Issuing Agency
Cascade Charter Township Fire Department
2865 Thornhills Ave SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Attention: Adam Magers, Fire Chief
Phone: 616-949-1320
Email: amagers@cascadetwp.com
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Cascade Charter Township (“Township”) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified licensed ambulance service providers for ALS Service, Ambulance Mutual Aid, ALS Intercept, EMS Dispatch Coordination, and BLS Transport Support Services.
The Township is implementing a municipal Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance transport program beginning January 1, 2027. The Township is seeking a 2-year agreement with yearly extension options. The selected provider will serve as the Township’s strategic EMS partner supporting Advanced Life Support (ALS) response, ambulance transport coordination, mutual aid coverage, dispatch integration, operational continuity, and EMS system collaboration.
All proposals must be received no later than:
Proposal Due Date
4:00 PM Local Time
August 17, 2026
Electronic proposals are preferred and may be submitted to:
Subject Line: “BLS Mutual Aid Proposal”
Physical proposals may also be delivered to:
Cascade Charter Township
Attn: Adam Magers – BLS Mutual Aid Proposal
2865 Thornhills Ave SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Late submissions may be rejected without review.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS(RFP) Ambulance ALS Service, Mutual Aid, ALS Intercept, and BLS Transport Support Services