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May 5, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve a Contractor Service Agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC a Subsidiary of EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. , a North Carolina Corporation, for Emergency Medical Services Billing Services
Report Number: 26-0070
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Fire
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving a contractor service agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC (“Wittman”) a subsidiary of EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. a North Carolina corporation, for emergency medical services (“EMS”) billing services.
SUMMARY
On May 12, 2020, the City Council approved Chula Vist a Council Resolution No. 2020 -102 approving a program for the Fire Department to provide exclusive ambulance transport services within the City of Chula Vista, the City of Imperial Beach and the Bonita Sunnyside Fire Protection District. The current contract for EMS billing services for the Ambulance Transport program expires June 30, 2026. In October of 2025, the City posted a Request for Proposal (RFP P11-2026) to PlanetBids, soliciting competitive proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide EMS billing and collection services. Based on the evaluation process, staff recommends entering into an agreement with Wittman Enterprises , LLC for an initial term of five (5) years with up to two (2) two-year option terms and one (1) final one -year option for a total of ten (10) years expiring June 30, 2036.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment . T herefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
In October of 2025, the City posted a Request for Proposal, (RFP P11 -2026) to PlanetBids, soliciting competitive proposals from experienced and qualified firms to provide EMS billing and collection services.
EMS billing and collections services are a critical component of the City’s Ambulance Transport Program.
The City received four (4) responses to RFP P11-2026. Each proposal was reviewed for qualifications and evaluated by a selection committee, consisting of staff from the Fire department. The proposals were ranked, and the top two (2) respondents were invited to provide a presentation and demonstrate their services in response to this solicitation to the selection committee. Presentations were made by Digitech and Wittman.
Upon review of the responses and subsequent staff presentation by the two finalists, it was decided to award the contract to Wittman.
Wittman was selected due t o their experience and knowledge in EMS billing, extensive reporting and attention to their customers and competitive pricing.
The agreement will commence on July 1, 2026, for a period of five (5) years expiring June 30, 2031, and may be extended for up to two (2) two-year option terms and one (1) final one-year option for a total of ten (10) years expiring June 30, 2036.
The compensation to Wittman will be 2.95% of net receipts billed and collected upon completion of all required services to City's satisfaction with an anticipated annual cost set not-to-exceed $1,000,000, and a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000 through June 30, 2036.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and have determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff are not independently aware and have not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact as this contract is effective July 1, 2026.
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposed agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC would authorize expenses for EMS billing services with an amount not -to-exceed $1,000,000 annually. If all three agreement extensions are authorized, the table below outlines the not-to-exceed amount for the 10-year term.
Initial Term
FY 2026-27 to
FY 2030-31
Extension 1
FY 2031-32 &
FY 2032-33
Extension 2
FY 2033-34 &
FY 2034-35
Extension 3
FY 2035-36 TOTAL
$5,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $10,000,000 Costs relating to services provided by Wittman Enterprises, LLC in subsequent fiscal years will be considered as part of the annual budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Wittman Enterprises, LLC Agreement
Staff Contact: Emily Folker, Principal Management Analyst Raymond Smith, Deputy Chief