Purchasing manager recommends awarding EMS billing contract to PPS Inc. at 5% of net collections

Purchasing manager Hannah Milford briefed the board on RFP 499-26 for EMS billing services, which received 11 proposals. An evaluation team advanced three finalists to in-person interviews; Milford said PPS had the highest combined technical and interview score.

"So our recommendation, we are respectfully recommending that the board accept the proposals received and award the EMS billing services contract to PPS Inc at a payment rate of 5% of net collections, and that is what our current contract is as well," Milford said, adding that PPS is a family-run company of 27 years and currently serves neighboring Lumpkin County.

Milford noted the contract would maintain the current compensation structure, and she reviewed the evaluation process (three scoring members, one non-scoring EMS evaluator). The recommendation will be presented at a future voting session for formal award action.