Responsive. A vendor, business entity or individual who has submitted a bid or request for proposal that fully conforms in all material respects to the bid/proposal solicitation documents and all of its requirements, including all form and substance.
Responsive a firm’s submittal (bid, response or proposal) conforms in all material respects to the solicitation (Invitation for Bid, Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposal) and shall include compliance with S/M/WBE Program requirements.
Responsive. Responsive means one whose bid substantially complies with all requirements of the IFB. If a bid is seemed to be non-responsive or non-responsible, or both, written notification of such determination and the reasons thereof will be sent to the respondent to the solicitation.
Responsive. The EMS system framework and its oversight is designed and structured to accommodate timely and consistent response to achieve effective operational and clinical outcomes. Fiscally Responsible • While clinical excellence and operational effectiveness are priorities of the EMS system, they are to be pursued in a fiscally responsible manner. Clinical Excellence • Patient-centric system that is evidence-based with tangible and meaningful performance measurements. • Treatment protocols are progressive, evolving with current medical practices, based on sound scientific research and linked to patient outcomes. • EMS field providers function at a high level of clinical competency supported by coordinated and collaborative continuing education and quality improvement programs. • Involvement and leadership in out-of-hospital clinical practice and quality improvement by a physician with EMS training, knowledge and experience. Operational Effectiveness • A system structure capable of effectively responding to surges and disasters. • Strong data and quality improvement programs that measure performance and support system improvements and enhancement. • Adoption and routine utilization of the NIMS incident command system. Culture of Safety and Mindfulness • Reporting Culture – Reporting errors and near-misses to help reduce adverse events and injuries. System guidelines are identified for prioritization, tracking, trending and responsibilities. • Just Culture – An atmosphere of trust in which both systems and human behaviors are explored in a manner that creates an environment where mitigation of risk is an interest superior to blame.
Responsive. A bid/proposal submitted to the County that complies with all solicitation requirements.
