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Notice/Advertisement Title: RFQ032337 - Pre-Employment Physical and/or Cardiovascular Screening of Police and Fire Candidates
Contact Name: Deb Ioia
Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-5605
Contact Email Address: daioia@columbus.gov
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BID OPENING DATE - APRIL 3, 2026 12:00 PM
RFQ032337 - Pre-Employment Physical and/or Cardiovascular Screening of Police and Fire Candidates
The City of Columbus Civil Service Commission is soliciting proposals through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for qualified companies and organizations to provide medical services for pre-employment physicals and/or cardiovascular screening for Police Officer and Firefighter candidates. Although the title used is Police-Fire “Surgeon” as specified by Columbus City Code, the contractor is actually a physician, and no surgical experience is required. The designated Police-Fire Surgeon will be a physician licensed in the State of Ohio. The Contract will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, with yearly renewal options for two (2) years, on a year -to-year basis based on funding availability, mutual agreement by both parties, approval by ordinance of Columbus City council, and the appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor. This contract shall not automatically renew. During 2026, the City will require approximately 125 physicals for Firefighter candidates and between 250 to 300 physicals for Police Officer candidates. Preliminary medical results must be provided within seven (7) calendar days from completed screening provided that no follow-up lab work and/or specialty consultation is required. Final medical clearance, including the complete and signed packet, must be provided within fourteen (14) calendar days of completed screening. Contractor must be capable of processing a minimum of five (5) candidates per day. Contractor must be able to provide services upon two weeks’ notice. The location(s) and evening/weeken...
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