Preferred Partner Proposal

Leadership Development & Education

Released February 15, 2023 | Responses Due March 17, 2023

Overview

The American Ambulance Association is a national trade association that serves ambulance services of all types and sizes. Our primary membership is comprised of leadership level representatives from organizations, including CEOs, owners, directors and managers.

The American Ambulance Association safeguards the future of mobile healthcare through advocacy, thought leadership, and education. AAA advances sustainable EMS policy, empowering our members to serve their communities with high-quality on-demand healthcare. For more than 40 years, we have proudly represented those who care for people first.

The American Ambulance Association board and its members are committed to providing high-quality healthcare to every patient regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and/or on the basis of differing ability. We dedicate time, thought, and resources to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect within the Emergency Medical Services workforce and leadership. Together, we save and sustain the lives of community members.

Preferred Partner Program

The American Ambulance Association is seeking a preferred partner in the leadership development and education space; experience working with EMS systems, agencies, and individuals is required. The preferred partner program is a minimum of two years (ending in December of 2024) with the opportunity to renew for an additional year.

The goals of this Preferred Partner Program are:

• Provide AAA members with a vetted, comprehensive, industry focused option for leadership development & education option that addresses the needs of all levels; new supervisor to experienced executives.
• Provide a more diverse, fresh perspective in our leadership offerings, including webinars and sessions at our annual conference & trade show.
• Enhance our leadership-themed content including website articles and social and blog posts, newsletters, and quick-take videos.

Structure

The American Ambulance Association is prepared to offer its preferred leadership development and education partner the following:

• Direct marketing of program and course offerings to the AAA members
• Opportunities to share information and promote programs through newsletter articles, blog posts, social posts, and quick take videos
• Two 60-minute webinars per calendar year
• Influence on a leadership track at our annual conference and tradeshow
• Opportunity to develop an executive leadership retreat for the AAA

The American Ambulance Association expects the following from its preferred partners:

• Clear communication and timely responses
• Creativity, a willingness to learn and grow together
• Exceptional customer service for our valued members
• Responsiblity for the development of all materials

Financial Incentives

The firm selected will

• A Pre-Conference at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show – all registration fees collected for the pre-conference will be given to the preferred partner.
• All the fees collected from the Leadership Education Webinar series will be given to the preferred partner.
• In 2024 -the development of an executive leadership training series with all expenses paid by the parrtner and all fees given to the partner.

Minimum Requirements

Individuals and organizations responding to this opportunity should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Offer a comprehensive family of programs that address multiple levels of leadership
• Take an active approach to, and offer coaching on, diversity, equity, and inclusion in EMS
• Be able to provide references and examples of program success/value
• Be widely available, accessible to all AAA members
• Seek and maintain Affiliate Membership in the Association for the duration of the partnership
• Sponsor and Exhibit at the Annual Conference and Tradeshow for the duration of the partnership
• Indemnify the Association against all legal action that may arise out of the partnership
• Provide the AAA with a quarterly report detailing utilization/participation by AAA Members
• Provide members with a quality service/product at a savings compared to the open market.

Selection Process and Timeline

Interested parties should submit a written proposal that specifically defines the products and services offered to mbianchi@ambulance.org no later than March 17, 2023. The timeline for the process regarding the review of and Proposals to the selection is as follows:

1. RFP distributed widely to potential organizations and consultants – February 15, 2023
2. Questions and comments submitted to AAA Executive Committee – February 20-28, 2023
3. Proposals Due – March 17, 2023
4. Committee reviews proposals, interviews top two proposals – March 20-29, 2023
5. Leadership Edcuation Partner selected – March 31, 2023

As a non-profit, vendor-neutral organization, the AAA does not formally endorse any product, service, or company. The AAA may provide statement or support for activities or products on which it has agreed to collaborate. Statements of support may also be provided for non-collaborative products that are of significant public benefit.