23-15 RFP - MERCER ISLAND FIRE SERVICES – REGIONAL PROPOSAL FRAMEWORK

Contact: Jessi Bon, City Manager, jessi.bon@mercerisland.gov

The City of Mercer Island (“City”) is considering adopting a regional fire services model and is seeking proposals from the City of Bellevue and Eastside Fire & Rescue to provide fire and emergency services on Mercer Island. A regional fire services model is defined as a single, larger fire agency providing comprehensive fire services across multiple communities. The purpose of adopting a regional fire services model is to maintain or enhance current levels of service while balancing the shared responsibility for long-term cost-effective fire and emergency medical service delivery.

The information included in the RFP document is intended to guide the development of a proposal with the understanding that final terms will be negotiated once an agency is selected.