UNSPSC 25101703: Ambulances

UNSPSC 25101703 Ambulances is a Commodity code encompassing the purchase and customization of emergency medical transport vehicles—typically Type I ambulances built on commercial truck chassis with custom medical module bodies, specialized equipment, and emergency response configurations. State and local governments procure complete ambulances through competitive solicitation, with specifications covering chassis selection, module dimensions, medical equipment integration, lighting and warning systems, warranty terms, and delivery timelines. Recent activity shows county boards of commissioners and fire departments as primary buyers, with occasional participation from state purchasing divisions establishing statewide contracts and cooperative purchasing networks. The work includes new ambulance procurement, custom-build specifications, retrofitting of existing vehicles, and parts and repair services for existing fleets.

County governments in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Florida dominate recent activity, with standalone purchases of one to seven ambulances per opportunity alongside statewide master agreements and cooperative procurement vehicles spanning multiple states. Representative recent solicitations include Monroe County Board of Commissioners Emergency Services (Georgia) requesting sealed bids for Emergency Medical Ambulances due October 2, 2026, as an IFB; Bryan County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) soliciting two Type 1 Ambulances due September 10, 2026, as a sealed bid RFP; Tift County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) requesting one custom-built Type I ambulance due August 28, 2026; DeSoto County Board of Supervisors (Mississippi) conducting a two-stage procurement with unpriced technical proposals due July 21, 2026, followed by reverse auction on July 27, 2026; and Greenville County on behalf of Tigerville Fire Department (South Carolina) issuing RFP 26003 for a customized Squad Truck due July 25, 2025. Georgia's Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Division issued statewide RFPs (SWCERFP000232027 and SWCERFP000282027) for police vehicles and special operations vehicles with response dates in August and November 2026. The City of Atlanta (Georgia) solicited EMS vehicle maintenance and repair services due May 29, 2026. Opportunities typically require detailed manufacturer specifications, proof of manufacturing capability and prior sales, insurance coverage ranging from $1 million to $5 million in general and auto liability, comprehensive warranties (one-year general to ten-year structural), pre-construction and final inspection meetings, and delivery on FOB basis to the jurisdiction. Bid bonds (three to five percent) and performance bonds (fifty to one hundred percent) are common. Evaluation emphasizes technical compliance, vendor experience, delivery commitment, and cost.