RFP Provision of Medical Services for SPD

The City of Syracuse is seeking qualified medical providers—organizations or individual physicians licensed in New York—to deliver comprehensive occupational health services for the Syracuse Police Department. Services include fit‑for‑duty and return‑to‑work examinations, independent medical evaluations, drug‑testing (12‑panel), blood‑alcohol testing, and fitness assessments for gas‑mask use. Evaluations must be performed at the vendor’s facilities during regular business hours (Mon‑Fri 8:00 am‑5:30 pm) with a 24‑hour scheduling window, and after‑hours coverage is preferred. The vendor must assign a dedicated coordinator, maintain secure chain‑of‑custody for drug testing, submit monthly invoices, and hold appropriate professional and liability insurance. The contract is initially for an undefined term with two optional one‑year renewals, subject to approval by the Mayor and Common Council. • Eligible bidders: NY‑licensed medical organizations or physicians. • Core deliverables: occupational exams, IME/FFD reports (within 5 business days), drug and alcohol testing, coordination with SPD HR. • Operational requirements: Mon‑Fri 8 am‑5:30 pm, 24‑hour appointment notice, after‑hours service preferred. • Administrative: monthly invoicing, compliance with City equity, diversity, and local‑hiring goals, insurance minimums (General Liability $1 M, Professional Liability $2 M). • Timeline: Issue Oct 18 2026, questions due Nov 3 2026, proposals due Nov 20 2026.