Ambulance and Related Equipment

The Ohio State Procurement Contract STS026178 provides a Waiver of Competitive Selection for safety and rescue vehicles, specifically focusing on ambulances and related emergency vehicle equipment. This indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) enables state agencies, higher education institutions, and registered cooperative purchasing members to procure specialized emergency response vehicles and associated equipment. The contract covers a comprehensive range of ambulance and emergency vehicle solutions, designed to support various governmental entities including political subdivisions, county boards of elections, private fire companies, nonprofit emergency medical service organizations, and chartered nonpublic schools.

The master contract is awarded to Horton Emergency Vehicles Co., with Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc. listed as an authorized dealer. The contract is administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and will be in effect from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2027. As an optional use contract, it is not mandatory for state agencies but offers a cooperative purchasing structure with a 3/4 of 1% revenue share on quarterly sales. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments, maintenance standards, warranty services, and specific performance requirements for equipment and related software, providing a flexible procurement solution for Ohio's emergency response vehicle needs.