10._Type_2_Ambulance_SOW.pdf
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- San Bernardino County, California
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The document is a Bid Specification for a Type II Ambulance issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The specification establishes minimum requirements for a Ford T350 Transit Van high roof ambulance designed to transport sick or injured inmates within secured correctional facility perimeters. The vehicle must be a non-emergency transport ambulance suitable for Basic Life Support (BLS), with specific dimensional requirements including a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 9,000 pounds, maximum length of 240 inches, and a minimum cargo height of 72 inches. The ambulance must comply with various federal and state regulations, including California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards, and must be delivered in new, unused condition.
The ambulance must include comprehensive medical and miscellaneous equipment specifications, such as a Stryker Power-PRO XT Cot with Power-LOAD Cot Fastener System, five medical supply storage cabinets with Lexan sliding doors, oxygen and backboard storage, in-ceiling lighting, and medical systems including a suction pump and oxygen outlets. Additional requirements include a white OEM paint color, functioning HVAC throughout the van, LED spotlight, external PA system, a designed medical attendant seat, and a spare tire with storage. Bidders must complete a detailed questionnaire confirming compliance with each specification, and the state reserves the right to accept or decline equivalent products. The specification provides a comprehensive and detailed set of requirements for a specialized correctional medical transport vehicle.
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State of California Bid Specification
TYPE II AMBULANCE
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
1.0 SCOPE
This specification establishes the minimum requirements for a Type II, raised roof, Van-Type Ambulance. The ambulance will be utilized primarily for transporting sick or injured inmates to treatment centers within the secured perimeters of correctional institutions and facilities of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The vehicle must be suitable for operation on public roadways but will not be operated as an emergency vehicle. The vehicle must be suitable for transporting inmates who require only Basic Life Support (BLS) features and must be equipped appropriately to provide BLS to inmates for the duration of transport. The vehicle and associated medical equipment must be in new, and unused condition. The supplier is responsible for providing a vehicle that meets the following minimum requirements, as well as conforms to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations in effect at the time of delivery. On its sole discretion, it is the State’s right to accept or decline any product offered as being equivalent to any reference product in this specification or prints.
2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS
The entire units and accessories shall comply to the provision of the California Vehicle Code, the safety Order of the Division of Industrial Safety, and all federal regulations.
Specifications, standards and codes referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the Invitation for Bid’ (IFB), form a part of this specification.
2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49
2.3 California Motor Vehicle Code
2.4 Current California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission requirements and shall meet all applicable emission requirements of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for on-road vehicles and engines.
2.5 Ambulance Manufacturers Standards (AMD)
3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ambulance shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacture published literature. All structural and non-structural components must meet all ANSI and ISO standards. Optional equipment necessary to meet the minimum requirements of this specification shall be included.
The ambulance shall also meet the following requirements.
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3.1.1 CHASSIS
3.1.1.1 The 4X2 chassis for this vehicle shall be Ford T350 Transit Van high roof, or equivalent make and model.
3.1.1.2 Under coating per OEM guidelines.
3.1.2 DIMENSION
3.1.2.1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ≥9000 pounds
3.1.2.2 Total Length: 240-inches, maximum
3.1.2.3 Total Width (mirror to mirror): 98-inches, maximum
3.1.2.4 Total Height:110-inches, maximum
3.1.2.5 Cargo Height (distance from floor to ceiling in patient area): 72-inches, minimum
3.1.2.6 Wheelbase: 148-inches, maximum
3.1.3 ENGINE
The vehicle shall have a gasoline-fueled engine. Engine shall be CARB certified and shall meet current emission requirements.
3.1.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system shall be free of defects and shall also meet the following requirements:
3.1.4.1 Easy access Power Distribution overhead
3.1.4.2 Two (2) RG8X antenna cable pre-wire (with no spliced wire)
3.1.4.3 Console that hold switch panel, siren, and radio heads
3.1.4.4 Luminescent backlighting for switch panel and indicators
3.1.4.5 12-Volt DC outlet prewired for inverter with charger. Inverter with charger shall be provided.
3.1.4.6 110V Hospital Grade Duplex Outlets
3.1.4.7 USB port: VSS-USB (or equivalent) dual port charging module
3.1.5 SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The front and rear springs shall have ground load rating equivalent to or exceeding the GVWR of the vehicle.
3.1.6 TRANSMISSION
The vehicle shall be equipped with manufacturer’s standard automatic transmission.
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3.1.7 TIRES
All tires shall be OEM (Cargo Van/Chassis).
3.1.8 FUEL TANK
Capacity: 24 gallons, minimum
3.1.9 AIR CONDITIONING
The vehicle shall have a factory-installed, multi speed heater, air conditioning, and windshield defroster. The system shall be equipped with fresh air ventilators or combination of fresh-air and recirculating ventilation system.
The vehicle shall include and fully function multi-speed ceiling vented HVAC system in the rear cargo area. Control shall also be provided in action area. Vents may be located on street side wall between overhead cabinets and the lower main cabinets or at manufacturer’s standard location.
3.1.10 VEHICLE STANDARD FEATURES
The vehicle shall have a raised roof (or OEM roof meeting the cargo height requirements of section 3.1.2.5). The vehicle shall meet the following additional requirements:
3.1.10.1 Slip resistant steel bumper assembly with open gate or flip up step. OEM standard bumper with aluminum tread plate cap over OEM bumper is also acceptable. Details shall be finalized at pre-construction conference.
3.1.10.2 Insulation-Fiberglass Batting.
3.1.10.3 Pass-Through window standard for Type II ambulance.
3.1.10.4 Full-length roll cage, fully welded steel super structure. OEMs original roof meeting the overall height and interior headroom (patient area) requirements shall also be acceptable.
3.1.10.5 All of the side scene lights and rear of the vehicle shall be CLEAR WHITE.
Red flashing Light, Emergency Light, and Emergency Light bar are not required.
3.1.11 INTERIOR STANDARD FEATURES
3.1.11.1 The interior floor shall be constructed using a gunmetal floor and Altro Zodiac (or equivalent) surfaces. Color: Gray
3.1.11.2 The vehicle shall be equipped with Basic Life Support or advanced Life Support (ALS) cabinet(s) designed for medical supplies storage
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(5) storage cabinets for medical supplies, with Lexan (or equivalent) sliding doors shall be provided on street-side wall. Details and location of cabinets shall be finalized at pre-construction conference.
3.1.11.3 A full-length backrest, and safety netting at the end of the squad bench.
Squad bench shall provide seating for at least two occupants.
Manufacturer’s standard seat belt for attendant and squad bench occupants shall be provided.
3.1.11.4 A stainless steel grab rail, no less than 64 inches in length, shall be mounted on the ceiling.
3.1.11.5 The vehicle shall have oxygen storage and backboard storage (for 16"18" board) near the squad bench. The vehicle shall be furnished with minimum of six (6) operational in-ceiling lighting with lo/hi switch.
3.1.11.6 Grab handle at rear and side entry door.
3.1.11.7 3 glove box cabinet.
3.1.11.8 Double rear doors with glass windows.
3.1.11.9 Dual or sliding door on curb side.
3.1.11.10 Squad bench designed for storage underneath.
3.1.11.11 All windows in patient area shall have privacy glass.
3.1.11.12 Stair-chair storage space with aluminum scuff plate and retainer belt (or other equivalent method).
3.1.12 MEDICAL SYSTEMS
The vehicle shall be equipped with the following minimum requirements:
3.1.12.1 Cot mount safety hook
3.1.12.2 Suction pump
3.1.12.3 Onboard suction system with canister
3.1.12.4 Setup for “D”, “M”, and “H” cylinder
3.1.12.5 Mounted oxygen wrench
3.1.12.6 O2 outlets
3.1.13 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
The vehicle shall be equipped with the following minimum items (but not limited to):
3.1.13.1 Sharp Container storage.
3.1.13.2 Two (2) I.V. hangers.
3.1.13.3 Complete functioning oxygen system.
3.1.13.4 Functioning heart defibrillator power source.
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3.1.13.5 Stryker Power-PRO XT Cot with Stryker Power-LOAD Cot Fastener System.
3.1.13.6 Functioning HVAC plumbed throughout the van.
3.1.13.7 Functional LED spot light, 40,000 CP hard wired with on/off switch.
3.1.13.8 Functional external PA system.
3.1.13.9 Accessible controls for attendants.
3.1.13.10 Designed medical attendant seat (E.V.S or equivalent)
3.1.13.11 Spare tire with secured storage space in the van.
3.1.13.12 Tire changing tools shall be supplied.
3.1.14 PAINT
3.1.14.1 Color shall be OEM white.
Questionnaire
Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (CDRC)
For the bid to be considered complete, the following questionnaire must be filled out and submitted with the bid package. The State may reject your bid if a completed Questionnaire is not submitted.
Bidder Name: _______________________, Manufacturer:_______________________.
Model: __________________________.
Table 1: Questionnaire, section numbers refer to the section numbers in the Specification # 2310-6140
Question Answer
3.1.2.1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) _______ pounds
3.1.2.2 Total Length _______Inches
3.1.2.3 Total Width _______Inches
3.1.2.4 Total Height _______ Inches
3.1.2.5 Cargo Height _______Inches
3.1.2.6 Wheelbase _______Inches
3.1.3 Engine CARB certified and meets current
emission requirements ☐YES ☐NO
3.1.8 Total fuel tank capacity _______ gallons
3.1.10.5 Clear white scene lights provided ☐YES ☐NO
3.1.11.5 Number of cabinets with Lexan (or equivalent)
sliding door on street-side wall
3.1.12.4 Setup for “D”, “M”, and “H” cylinder ☐YES ☐NO
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