Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Columbia is seeking a qualified medical provider to provide initial medical services to City of Columbia employees for work related injuries or illnesses. Bids are sought for Urgent Care/Clinic services; After Hours/Emergency Care Services; and/or a combination of both. The goal is to provide City employees initial access to approved medical care provider(s) 24-hours a day/seven days a week, holidays included. Employee work related injuries requiring medical attention will be sent to the contracted medical provider(s) to perform initial medical care. Medical assessment and return to work paperwork is to be emailed (preferable) or faxed to City of Columbia Risk Management the same day an employee receives treatment. All subsequent visits and referrals for appointments or testing (excluding x-rays) must be authorized by the City’s Risk Management office or the City’s Claims Administrator. Appointments to referral physicians or other medical providers without authorization will not be paid unless emergency treatment is required.