Recommend approval to renew an annual contract for medical fitness examinations, testing, and evaluations for Savannah Fire Department with St. Joseph’s/Candler in the amount of $170,376.18. This contract address physical examination and fitness as appropriate and according to the Fire Service Wellness-Fitness program, the NFPA 1582 standard on medical requirements for Fire Fighters, and OSHA Regulation 29CFR1910.120 paragraph F hazardous material team medical surveillance.

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposal (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. Proposals were evaluated on the basis of qualifications and experience, project/service approach, local vendor participation, references, and fees. The RFP was sent to all known vendors; however, only one response was received. This contract does reflect a 1.5% increase annually at each additional renewal term of the contract.

This contract was originally approved by Council on May 25, 2017. This is the third of four renewal options available. The contract term shall be January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Approval