KY US&R Medical Director

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Kentucky‑licensed physician to serve as the Medical Director for the Kentucky Urban Search & Rescue (KY US&R) Program. The role provides medical oversight, protocol development, training, and deployable medical support for US&R task forces under ESF‑9 authority. The contractor must hold an unrestricted Kentucky medical license, board certification in Emergency Medicine or related pre‑hospital specialty, and at least five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing medical guidelines, integrating with EMS and hospitals, overseeing medical caches, participating in deployments, and advising leadership. Proposals must include a technical solution, cost proposal, and required certifications; evaluation will weight technical merit (205 points) and cost (50 points) with possible oral presentations. Submission is electronic via Kentucky’s Vendor Self‑Service system by 12:00 PM on 08/28/2026. • Provide medical direction during training, exercises, and real‑world deployments • Develop/maintain protocols aligned with FEMA, SUSAR, NFPA 2500, and Kentucky EMS standards • Serve as senior medical authority on US&R task forces (ESF‑9) • Manage medical caches, pharmaceuticals, and controlled‑substance compliance • Conduct medical training curriculum development and delivery • Participate in after‑action reviews and continuous improvement • Minimum qualifications: Kentucky medical license, board‑certified in Emergency Medicine or EMS, ≥5 years relevant experience • Required deliverables: Technical proposal, cost proposal, transmittal letter, affidavits, proof of registration, and certifications • Evaluation: Technical (205 pts) + Cost (50 pts) + optional oral presentation (100 pts)