Vendor Proposals Sought for NH Firefighter Early Detection Cancer Screening Pilot Program

The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester

Nov. 25—The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services is seeking proposals from vendors who can provide testing services for an early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters in New Hampshire.

This pilot program seeks to enhance early detection, improve health outcomes, and support firefighters in managing their occupational health. A committee consisting of representatives from the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Department of Safety’s Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, with oversight from Commissioner Robert Quinn, was established to develop an initial plan to administer the program, which was approved by the governor.

A Request for Proposals has been published on the state’s Procurement and Support Services website.

The RFP is divided into four components: third-party administration of the pilot program; a blood test that detects signals from as many cancer types as possible; ultrasound diagnostic screening; and lung computed tomography, if indicated.

Interested and eligible bidders can submit proposals for one, multiple or all components of the RFP.

Each component will be evaluated independently based on the proposals submitted. All contracts with selected vendors will be submitted to the Governor and Executive Council for final approval.

Proposals from interested vendors must be submitted by Feb. 19, 2025.

All inquiries should be submitted via email to Heather Clough at heather.c.clough@dos.nh.gov.

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