City of Dubuque - Occupational Health Program Services - FY27-0003 (2026)
City of DubuqueCity · Dubuque, IA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- 4 days left
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Tony Breitbach
- (563) 589-4131
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Dubuque is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for comprehensive occupational health program services to complement and coordinate with the City's internal program. Required services include pre-employment physicals, MFPRSI and ILEA medical examinations for police and fire, MMPI psychological assessments, DOT medical exams, drug and alcohol screening, vision and hearing conservation screenings, respiratory protection physicals, bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures, return-to-work fitness-for-duty evaluations, work injury and occupational health services, tuberculosis testing, treadmills, injury care and physical therapy, and various vaccinations including Hepatitis A and B, Twinrix, rabies, and flu shots. The initial contract term is three years with one additional three-year renewal option. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST through the Ion Wave portal.
New Employee/pre-employment physicals, MFPRSI Examinations, MMPI Assessment and Interpretation, Clandestine lab physicals, DOT Medical Examinations, Commercial driver fitness evaluations, Fit for duty and functional capacity evaluations, Drug/alcohol screening, Hearing Conservation Program Services, Respirator clearance physicals and fit testing, Post exposure evaluation, Tuberculosis testing and recheck, Treadmill with interpretation testing, Injury care and physical therapy, After-hours injury care, Hepatitis A series Vaccinations, Hepatitis B series Vaccinations, Twinrix series Vaccinations, Rabies Vaccinations, Flu Shots Vaccinations
Qualifications and Experience - 25%, Financial Proposal - 50%, Company Responsiveness to RFP - 25%
SUMMARY
The City of Dubuque is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for comprehensive occupational health program services to complement and coordinate with the City's internal program.
Required services include pre-employment physicals, MFPRSI and ILEA medical examinations for police and fire, MMPI psychological assessments, DOT medical exams, drug and alcohol screening, vision and hearing conservation screenings, respiratory protection physicals, bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures, return-to-work fitness-for-duty evaluations, work injury and occupational health services, tuberculosis testing, treadmills, injury care and physical therapy, and various vaccinations including Hepatitis A and B, Twinrix, rabies, and flu shots. The initial contract term is three years with one additional three-year renewal option. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST through the Ion Wave portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Qualifications and Experience - 25%
- Financial Proposal - 50%
- Company Responsiveness to RFP - 25%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
20- New Employee/pre-employment physicals
- MFPRSI Examinations
- MMPI Assessment and Interpretation
- Clandestine lab physicals
- DOT Medical Examinations
- Commercial driver fitness evaluations
- Fit for duty and functional capacity evaluations
- Drug/alcohol screening
- Hearing Conservation Program Services
- Respirator clearance physicals and fit testing
- Post exposure evaluation
- Tuberculosis testing and recheck
- Treadmill with interpretation testing
- Injury care and physical therapy
- After-hours injury care
- Hepatitis A series Vaccinations
- Hepatitis B series Vaccinations
- Twinrix series Vaccinations
- Rabies Vaccinations
- Flu Shots Vaccinations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Certificate to Obtain Insurance
- Proposal Submission
- Financial Proposal
- Outside Contractor Safety Program
- Submit to
- https://cityofdubuque.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=32&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Dubuque, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Dubuque?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://cityofdubuque.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=32&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Tony Breitbach.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Dubuque in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tony Breitbach at (563) 589-4131. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New Employee/pre-employment physicals, MFPRSI Examinations, MMPI Assessment and Interpretation, Clandestine lab physicals, DOT Medical Examinations, Commercial driver fitness evaluations, Fit for duty and functional capacity evaluations, Drug/alcohol screening, Hearing Conservation Program Services,. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications and Experience - 25%, Financial Proposal - 50%, Company Responsiveness to RFP - 25%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Dubuque?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Dubuque are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Dubuque regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 21, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate to Obtain Insurance, Proposal Submission, Financial Proposal, Outside Contractor Safety Program. Review the full document from City of Dubuque for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dubuque, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.