Bid guide
How to bid on a Fire & EMS System Study and Master Plan for Franklin County
What Franklin County is buying and why it matters
Franklin County, Virginia, is looking for qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive study of its Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. The goal is to develop a data-driven, long-range master plan.
This study will evaluate the current career and volunteer service delivery system. The county seeks practical, prioritized recommendations to ensure sustainable, efficient, and effective emergency services. This is an opportunity for consulting firms specializing in public safety and emergency services planning.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Proposals must be received by September 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. All proposals must be delivered to the Franklin County Finance Office, Attn: Corey White, Assistant Director of Finance, 1255 Franklin Street, Suite 111, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151.
Proposals submitted after this deadline will not be opened and will be returned to the sender. It is crucial to ensure your submission arrives on time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional consulting firms with expertise in public safety, emergency services, fire department operations, and EMS system analysis. Firms should have experience in developing long-range master plans and providing data-driven recommendations for combined career and volunteer service models.
The work location for this project is Franklin County, Virginia.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to view the original source on eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.
To submit a response, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the stated deadline. Ensure you have an active account well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar comprehensive studies for emergency services. Highlight your methodology for data collection and analysis, and how you will develop practical, prioritized recommendations.
Emphasize your understanding of the unique challenges and benefits of a combined career and volunteer service delivery system. Provide specific examples of how your recommendations have led to sustainable, efficient, and effective outcomes for other clients. Pay close attention to all submission instructions and ensure your proposal is complete and well-organized.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Franklin County; the original posting controls.