RFQ Request for Qualifications Medical Director Posted: 12/03/2025 11:55 AM Due By: 12/17/2025 [...]

TOWNSHIP OF EAST HANOVER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026-2028 The Township of East Hanover (the “Township”) is soliciting Qualification Statements from interested persons and/or firms for the provision of the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director for the fire-based EMS program. Through a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) process, persons and/or firms interested in assisting the Township with the provision of such services must prepare and submit a Qualification Statement in accordance with the procedure and schedule in the RFQs. The Township will review Qualification Statements only from those firms that submit a Qualification Statement which includes all the information required to be included as described (in the sole judgment of the Township). The Township intends to qualify (a) person(s) and/or firm(s) that (a) possess(es) the professional, financial, and administrative capabilities to provide the proposed services, and (b) agrees and meets the terms and conditions determined by the Township that provide the greatest benefit to the taxpayers of Township of East Hanover. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT, EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR.

1. NATURE/ SCOPE OF SERVICES – The Township of East Hanover is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms as EMS Medical Director for the Fire Department. The Medical Director shall provide medical leadership, oversight, establishing and monitoring all medical and clinical aspects of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system as it relates to patient care activities, including but not limited to the medical and clinical direction, the establishment of medical treatment protocols and ensuring of ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement for EMS field practice, compliance with EMS state, federal, and local legislation and regulations involving prehospital medical care protocols and transport; emergency medical education and training, and medical aspects related to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the EMS system of the Township of East Hanover EMS program, and all other job requirements as outlined throughout this document.
2. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL - Proposers should submit a technical proposal that contains the following:

a. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with board certification and shall be a physician who is licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine, set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:9-6. b. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree; Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent preferred. c. Graduation from high school, vocational high school, or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate. d. You must possess a valid driver's license in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. e. Possesses and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (to the level of the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider as issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). f. Shall establish an office and schedule and work all hours necessary to meet the requirements of the Medical Director, which the Fire Director shall approve. The hours necessary to meet the job requirements shall include being available in person and/or by phone, as well as for emergency response when needed. g. Shall report to the Fire Director and his/her assistant(s), adhering to the line of authority and chain of command established by the Fire Director. You shall carry out all duties and assignments delegated to you by your supervisor(s) of the Fire Department and do related work as assigned by the Fire Director through the Bureau Chief and/or their assistant(s) as outlined in Chapter 26 et seq and in the Medical Director job description (attachment A). h. OTHER DUTIES - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 3. COST - Annual budgeted amount for these services is not to exceed $25,000 annually. The anticipated start date to provide these services is on or about January 1, 2026, and is for a period not to exceed 3 years. You will find links to the RFQ documents below. #J-18808-Ljbffr EastHanoverTownship