2024 EMS Ambulance RFP.pdf

CANDLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

1075 EAST HIAWATHA ST. SUITE A

METTER, GA 30439

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Candler County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified suppliers for the purchase of one (1) Type 1, Class 1, Configuration A (ALS) Ambulance. Our base specifications call for a chassis type of Ford F-450 or equal plus one (1) add alternate bid price.

The outside of the sealed envelope shall include the wording: Ambulance RFP; Due Date: September 27, 2024; Attn: Bryan Aasheim, County Administrator.

Proposals will be received until 3:00 P.M. local time on September 27, 2024 at the Candler County Board of Commissioners, 1075 East Hiawatha St., Suite A Metter, GA 30439. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to make sure submittal package is received by due date and time. Any proposal received after due date and time shall not be accepted. A public opening of proposals will not occur at the time and date indicated above. Proposals received will be officially recorded, and this recordation will be made available to the public. After award is made, a tabulation of pricing will be available to the public.

The written proposal documents supersede any verbal or written prior communications between the parties.

There is a checklist on page 19 that has items listed that must be completed and returned with the RFP submittal package. Failure to submit all items listed on this page will be just cause for not accepting the submitted RFP package.

Award And Reservations: It is understood and agreed that in consideration of the sum of One Dollar and No/100 ($1.00) cash in hand paid, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the vendor agrees that this proposal shall be an option, which is hereby given to the Purchaser to accept or reject this proposal at any time within sixty (60) calendar days from the date on which it is recorded. It is expressly convenanted and agreed that this proposal is not subject to withdrawal by the supplier during the term of said option. The party submitting the proposal is solely responsible for delivering the proposal to the exact location and by the time stated. The Purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and informalities in proposals, accepting the proposal deemed in the best interest of the purchaser. The County reserves the right to use or not use any alternate bid associated with this solicitation.

Award will be made to that responsive and responsible proposer with the best offer for Candler County, price and other factors considered.

Candler County has an Equal Opportunity Purchasing Policy. Candler County seeks to assure that all segments of the business community have access to supplying goods and services needed by the County. The County provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any vendor regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.

A selection criterion is outlined in the request for proposal documents. Candler County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed in its best interest.

For any technical questions on this project contact Xavier Winkler, EMS Director, office (912-685-6007) fax: (912) 685-2616 or via email at xwinkler@candlerco-ga.gov

For procurement procedures on this project contact Bryan Aasheim, County Administrator at baasheim@candlerco-ga.gov

Sealed packages must be mailed to the following address; no faxed or e-mailed bids are accepted for sealed bids.

Candler County Board of Commissioners 1075 East Hiawatha St., Suite A

Metter, GA 30439

SCOPE OF WORK

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE VEHICLE

A. Scope - Candler County is soliciting proposals with the intent to purchase one (1) ambulance. The attached document is Candler County’s current ambulance proposal specifications. This specification should be used by suppliers as a guideline for submitting proposals. Proposals should be performance oriented.

Also, a fast or immediate delivery of this ambulance is of the utmost importance.

Both are major considerations in the evaluation and award of proposals.

These specifications cover a new, commercially produced, surface medical care vehicle, hereinafter referred to as ambulance or vehicle. A vehicle in compliance with this specification shall be defined as a standard ambulance. This vehicle shall be in accordance with the Ambulance Design Criteria of the National Highway Traffic Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C.

These proposal specifications are based on the Federal Ambulance Specification

KKK-A-1822F.

B. Manufacturer’s Proof of Certification

This proposal specification is based on the Federal ambulance specification KKK- A-1822F. A copy of manufacturer's approved certification testing from MME or other qualified independent testing facilities shall be included with the proposal.

Proposals submitted without certifications and complete set of testing documents and photos will be rejected as non compliant. Homemade, simple, so called “in-house” (one page) partial self certifying certifications will not be allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

C. Purpose - The purpose of this document is to provide minimum specifications and test parameters for the manufacture of an emergency medical care vehicle that meets the needs and desires of this agency. It establishes essential criteria for the design, performance, equipment and appearance of the vehicle. The object is to provide a vehicle that is in accordance with nationally recognized guidelines.

D. Classifications - This specification calls for the following type of vehicle. It is in accordance with KKK-A-1822F.

Type I - Cab/Chassis with modular ambulance body.

Class I - Two rear wheel driven (4x2) Configuration A (ALS) - Elevating cot and squad bench (3.1.5.1)

E. Equipment and Vendor Requirements - Since the continuous operation of this ambulance is of the utmost importance and of an emergency nature, it is necessary that the successful vendor be in a position to render prompt parts and service. The successful vendor shall have a qualified service facility and have access to parts inventory within the State of Georgia. Parts or service shall be provided within 48 hours after receiving a request from Candler County.

VENDORS MUST LIST BELOW THEIR SERVICE FACILITY AND PARTS

DEPARTMENT PROFILE TO THE PURCHASER.

Facility Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip Code: ______________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________________________ Contact Name: _____________________________________________________ Approx. Miles from Purchaser: ________________________________________ Yrs. of Experience in Ambulance Repair Business: ________________________ Square Ft. of Facility: _______________________________________________ No. of Service Bays: ________________________________________________ No. of Employees: _________________________________________________ No. of Full Time Ambulance Technicians: _______________________________ Are Technicians Factory Trained? ______________________________________ Total Years Shop Repair Experience: ___________________________________ Value of Service and Parts Inventory: ___________________________________ 24-Hr Turnaround Time on Warranty and Service? _______________________ Number of Lift Areas for Service: ______________________________________

Units offered under this proposal shall be new, standard production models of the latest design in current production. The ambulance shall be completely assembled, serviced, and work-ready when delivered to Candler County.

The design of the mechanical members shall be such that the stress imposed through normal shock loads at maximum engine torque shall not cause rupture or permanent deformation or undue wear on any member.

Suppliers shall be prepared to give a complete demonstration of the merits of the ambulance offered as directed by the purchaser. The machine so demonstrated shall be complete as offered by the supplier for this proposal.

The price or prices quoted will be valid for sixty (60) calendar days and shall include all transportation charges fully prepaid to Candler County EMS, 1065 E. Hiawatha St. Metter, GA. Delivery Date Must Be Stated On Pricing Form.

F. Proposal Submission Instructions

A. General Requirements

1. Proposer's Response - All proposals should include a copy of the attached specification and pricing form. Suppliers are asked on the pricing form to state if their proposal complies with the proposal specifications. If not, all "exceptions" shall be listed by specification item number and noted on the exceptions sheet.

2. Proposals shall include a manufacturer specification that details the equipment the supplier is offering.

3. Proposals should include interior and exterior drawings that illustrate the vehicle design, layout and dimensions. Color photos of demonstrator vehicles would also prove beneficial for evaluation.

4. Upon request, the proposed demonstrator ambulance shall be made available for inspection by the evaluation team on-site in Candler County.

5. A supplier/contractor shall not discuss any aspect of this Request for Proposal with any Candler County employee without approval of the Purchasing Department representative. This is to ensure that all prospective respondents have the same level of knowledge relative to the project as well as ensuring the additional data is made available to all proposers.

6. All questions or requests for additional information on submitting the proposal should be addressed to Bryan Aasheim, County Administrator at baasheim@candlerco-ga.gov.

7. One (1) original (designated as the original) and one (1) copy in electronic format on a USB drive. All copies of the proposal must be identical. The full cost of proposal preparation is to be borne by the proposing firm. Proposals must be signed in ink by a company official who has authorization to commit company resources.

8. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope/package.

Envelope/package shall be addressed to Candler County Commission, Candler County Commissioners, 1075 East Hiawatha St., Suite A Metter, GA 30439 and shall be identified ambulance proposal, date of proposal deadline and company name on the outside as stated on page one of this document.

9. Award shall be made by the Candler County Board of

Commissioners. All proposals and supporting materials as well as correspondence relating to this RFP become property of Candler County when received. Any proprietary information contained in the proposal should be so indicated. However, a general indication that the entire contents, or a major portion, of the proposal is proprietary will not be honored.

10. Candler County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, to negotiate changes in the scope of services and to waive any technicalities as deemed in its best interest.

11. The supplier shall provide at least four (4) references of purchasers the supplier has sold this type of ambulance within the last five years.

Provide a Minimum of Four (4) Current Owners of This Design of Ambulance 1 3 Name _________________________ Name _____________________________

Address _______________________ Address ___________________________

Phone ________________________ Phone ____________________________

Contact Name __________________ Contact Name ______________________

In Service Date ___________ In Service Date _______________

2 4 Name _________________________ Name _____________________________

Address _______________________ Address ___________________________

Phone ________________________ Phone ____________________________

Contact Name __________________ Contact Name ______________________

In Service Date ___________ In Service Date _______________

G. Proposal Selection Procedures - The proposal will be evaluated by Candler County staff The Proposals will be evaluated in order to select the Supplier/Contractor that rates highest according to the criteria listed below. The highest scoring Supplier/Contractor will be determined, and the selection committee will make a recommendation to the County Administrator.

Proposals will be evaluated based on their relative responsiveness to the criteria described above and with those criteria’s values weighted as shown below:

Criteria ________

Earliest Guaranteed Delivery

Compliance with Standard Specifications Cost References

H. Reservations - Candler County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to negotiate changes in the Scope of Work or services to be provided, and to otherwise waive any technicalities.

I. Pricing – Pricing must be kept firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days following the proposal due date and may be extended by mutual written agreement.

J. General - This is an engineer, design, construct and deliver type specification and it is not the intention of this agency to exclude vendors or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that these specifications are written around specific needs of this agency. Other brands will only be considered providing the vendor provides documentation in the proposal that the particular brand offered meets or exceeds the quality of the actual brand called for in the specifications.

K. All proposal pricing shall be complete and include warranty and delivery of the completed vehicle to this agency.

Payment shall be made in accordance with these specifications and the Proposal submitted by the supplier. Payment will be made upon acceptance of the vehicle(s) and equipment specified under these specifications.

No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date listed above for receiving proposals. Suppliers will be fully responsible for the delivery of their proposals in a timely manner. Reliance upon U. S. Mail or other carriers is at the vendor’s risk. Late proposals shall not be considered. Candler County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive technicalities and informalities.

Full payment will be made after the unit is received, inspected and found to comply with procurement specifications, free of damage and properly invoiced.

L. Warranty - The successful supplier shall provide ambulance or rescue vehicle conversion, which coverage shall, at a minimum include:

(A) A Limited Warranty on the ambulance conversion: Forty-Eight (48) months or

48,000 miles from date of original purchase.

(B) Paint: Seven (7) years from date of original purchase

(C) Electrical: Six (6) years or 72,000 miles from date of original purchase.

(D) Modular Body Structural Integrity: Fifteen (15) years from date of original purchase.

Chassis: warranty on the chassis portion of the completed ambulance or rescue vehicle shall be the responsibility of the chassis manufacturer.

The manufacturer shall warrant to the original retail purchaser that, for the warranty period that the ambulance or rescue vehicle shall be free of substantial defects in materials and workmanship, which are attributable to Warrantor and which, arise during the course of normal use and service. There shall be copies of the Warranty statements included with the proposal documents.

By executing and submitting this proposal, the Proposer certifies that the Proposal is made without reference to any other proposal and without any agreement, understanding, collusion or combination with any other person in reference to such proposal.

M. Bonds - Bonds not required.

SPECIFICATIONS

EMS AMBULANCE

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR THE SIZE AND QUALITY

AMBULANCE NEEDED FOR CANDLER COUNTY EMS. OTHER MAKE AND

MODEL AMBULANCES THAT ARE PROVEN EQUAL IN SIZE AND QUALITY

SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

1 – 2025 (OR NEWER) FORD F-450 XLT CAB CHASSIS (or Comparable)

1A – ADD ALTERNATE: 2024 FORD F350 XLT CAB CHASSIS (or Comparable) Submit pricing for the add alternate on the pricing sheet in addition to the base bid #1

2 - 165.0” WHEELBASE

3 - 84” CAB TO AXLE

4 - 2 WHEEL DRIVE, DUAL REAR WHEEL

5 - 13,500 LBS GVWR

6 - 4,700# FRONT AXLE

7 - 9,750# WIDE TRACK REAR AXLE

8 - AMBULANCE BUILDERS PREP PACKAGE-47A

9 - XLT TRIM PACKAGE

10 - 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

11 - POWER BRAKES/POWER STEERING

12 - TILT STEERING

13 - CRUISE CONTROL

14 - ETR AM/FM STEREO/CD WITH BUILT-IN CLOCK

15 - TORQSHIFT 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE

16 - HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS/SUSPENSION

17 - 6.7L TURBO V-8 DIESEL ENGINE

18 - (7) LT245/75R17E 10-PLY ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES

19 - FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING

20 - DUAL 130 AMP RATED ALTERNATORS

21 - FULL INSTRUMENTATION

22 - FORD OEM CLOTH HIGH BACK CAPTAINS SEATS W/ ARMRESTS

23 - SINGLE TANK-40 GALLON TOTAL CAPACITY

24 - 4.10 REAR AXLE RATIO (LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL)

25 - EXTRA ENGINE COOLING PACKAGE

26 - HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR

27 - ENGINE OIL COOLER

28 - DUAL, SECOND GENERATION, CAB AIR BAGS

29 - FRONT TOW HOOKS

30 - TWO (2) 750 CCA BATTERIES UNDER HOOD

31 - SUPER ENGINE COOLING

32 - FRONT AND REAR STABILIZER BARS

33 - DUAL AIR BAGS

34 - OXFORD WHITE-EXTERIOR CLEARCOAT PAINT

35 - AUXILLARY POWER TRAIN CONTROL

36 - BUMPER MOUNTED LED FOG LIGHTS

37 - DELUXE INSULATION PACKAGE

38 - HEAVY DUTY AIRCONDITIONING/HEATING

39 - POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS

40 - KEYLESS ENTRY WITH KEYPAD ON DRIVERS DOOR

41 - CUSTOM RADIO CONSOLE FOR FRONT CAB

42 - MINIMUM STANDARD PAYLOAD-2,500 LBS.

43 - LIQUID SPRINGS MODEL DS98F2 SUSPENSION TO BE INSTALLED AND

DUMP WHEN REAR DOORS ARE OPEN AND PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED WITH

BY-PASS SWITCH AT REAR DOOR.

BODY FEATURES

DIMENSIONS: 146” X 94” X 72” INTERIOR

44 - COMPARTMENT LATCHES: LOCKING PADDLE TYPE WITH REMOTE

CONTROL LOCK UNLOCK ON ALL DOORS AND COMPARTMENTS

45 - MUD FLAPS: REAR RUBBER FOR DRW MODULAR

46 - ENTRY DOOR LATCHES: PADDLE TYPE, LOCKING, INSIDE & OUTSIDE

47 - EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS: (7) L-1 72”H x 20”W x 22”D, L-2 40”H x 30”W x 20”D, L-4 40”H x 40” W x 20”D, R-1 78”H x 18”W x ALS Cabinet, R-3 26”H x 21”W x 20”D R-4 72”H x 15”W x 20”D., L-2 TO HAVE 2 EA ADJUSTABLE SHELVES AND R-6

TO HAVE 1 EA ADJUSTABLE SHELVE. R-4 TO HAVE 2 SETS OF STRAPS SHIPPED

LOOSE TO SECURE BACK BOARDS. THE INTERIOR OF ALL EXTERIOR

COMPARTMENTS TO BE FINISHED WITH SCORPION PROTECTIVE COATING.

THIS SHALL INCLUDE ALL SHELVES AND DIVIDERS.

48 - FUEL FILL GUARD: CAST ALUMINUM

49 - INTERIOR DOOR LINERS/KICK PLATE: REFLECTIVE CHEVRON TO MATCH

REAR OF AMBULANCE ON SIDE AND REAR ENTRY DOORS.

50 - INTERIOR HEIGHT: MINIMUM OF 72” OF HEADROOM

51 - MIRRORS: BLACK PLASTIC SHROUD LOW MOUNT RV TYPE WITH BUILT

CONVEX

52 - MODULAR UMBILICAL: BODY TO CAB ACCORDIAN RUBBER FLEXIBLE

BELLOWS

53 - REAR ENTRY DOORS: 62” X 48” WITH OUTSIDE LATCHES TO OPEN BOTH

DOORS.

54 - REAR ENTRY DOOR HOLD OPENS: CAST ALUMINUM “GRABBER” STYLE

55 - REAR STEP BUMPER: ALUMINUM FLIP UP WITH OPEN GRATE IN CENTER

SECTION

56 - RUB RAILS: “C” CHANNEL ALUMINUM WITH REFLECTIVE 2-COLOR STRIP.

COLORS TO MATCH CHEVRONS ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT.

57 - RUNNING BOARDS: ALUMINUM DIAMOND PLATE

58 - STONE GUARDS: FRONT AND REAR 11” UP, ALUMINUM DIAMOND PLATE

59 - SIDE ENTRY DOOR: 32” X 74”

60 - SPARE TIRE SHIPPED LOOSE

61 - STATIC VENT, FRESH AIR INTAKE: LOCATED ABOVE ALS CABINET

62 - UNDERCOATING: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHASSIS MANUFACTURER’S

RECOMMENDATIONS

63 - WHEEL COVERS: PHOENIX STAINLESS STEEL WHEEL SIMULATORS

WITH BRAIDED CHROME FILL TUBES

64 - WHEEL WELL TRIM: Heavy Gauge Rubber FENDERETTES

65 - WINDOWS: (1) SLIDER IN SIDE ENTRY DOOR 19.5”H X 17.5”W WITH

STANDARD TINT

66 - WINDOWS: TWO (2): ONE IN EACH REAR ENTRY DOOR 19.5”H X 17.5”W

WITH STANDARD TINT.

VEHICLE FEATURES

67 - ANTENNA COAX: FOUR RUNS: TWO (2) RUNS FROM CEILING OF MODULE

TO BEHIND DRIVER’S SEAT, TWO (2) RUNS FROM MODULE TO ACTION AREA

68 - RADIO PREWIRED WITH POWER AND GROUND WIRES WITH BREAKER

69 - BACK UP ALARM: 97 DECIBLE RATING WITH MONENTARY CUT-OFF

SWITCH

70 - DOOR OPEN: STANDARD ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATED BY PATIENT ENTRY

OR COMPARTMENT DOOR OPEN CONDITION

71 - MASTER ON-OFF BATTERY SWITCH: ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED BY

VEHICLE IGNITION

72 - GAUGES: AMMETER AND VOLTMETER, DIGITAL READOUT

73 - HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER: COMBINATION HEATER AND AIR

CONDITIONER WITH THERMOSTAT CONTROL IN PATIENT COMPARTMENT

74 - INVERTER: DIMENSIONS UNLIMITED 1200-WATT INVERTER WITH BUILT-IN

50 AMP BATTERY CHARGER AND “T” TRANSFER SWITCH

75 - SHORELINE: 115V 20 AMP WITH MATING PLUG

76 – DUAL VENTS, POWER: MARINE STYLE WITH 3 SPEED FAN LOCATED OVER

REAR DOOR AREA

77 - 115 RECEPTACLES: (4) DUPLEX LIGHTED HOSPITAL GRADE WITH GFI

PROTECTION, (2) IN ACTION AREA, (2) IN ALS CABINET, (1) IN CAB OF TRUCK

POWER DISTRIBUTION & CONTROL SYSTEM

78 - POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARD: ETCHED TRACE “PRINTED” CIRCUIT

BOARD WITH AUTOMOTIVE STYLE BOSCH RELAYS, ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS,

CIRCUIT BREAKERS, AND COMPUTER CABLE INTERFACE WITH CONTROL

PANELS, NEMA RATED FR-4, MIL, STDs 810C, 55110D

79 - ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE: ETCHED TRACE “PRINTED” CIRCUIT

BOARDS WITH STANDARD 5-MINUTE TIME DELAY FOR MODULE CHECK-OUT

LIGHTS. DIRECTS LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHING SIGNALS TO POWER

DISTRIBUTION BOARD

80 - FRONT CONTROL SWITCH PANEL: FLUSH MOUNTED IN CAB LOW PROFILE

DOGHOUSE CONSOLE

81 - LOW VOLTAGE ROCKER SWITCH CONTROLS FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING,

BLACK-OUT FACE WITH LED INDICATORS, DIGITAL VOLT AND AMP METERS,

AOUT-RESET BACK-UP ALARM SWITCH, SIREN CONTROL HEAD, EMERGENCY

AND PATIENT COMPARTMENT MASTER SWITCHES, 3-LIGHT INTERCOM,

COMPARTMENT & DOOR AJAR LIGHTS, ALL FUNCTION SWITCHES, BATTERY

INDICATIOR LIGHTS AND “WAIT TO START” LEGEND FOR DIESEL ENGINE

82 - ACTION AREA REAR CONTROL SWITCH PANEL: LOW VOLTAGE ROCKER

SWITCH CONTROLS FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING AND 3-LIGHT INTERCOM,

BLACK-OUT FACE WITH LED INDICATIORS, HEAT/AC CONTROLS, EXHAUST

FAN.

WARNING LIGHTS

83 - FRONT 7 EA. WHELEN M9 SERIES LED WITH CHROME FLANGES

(RLED/CLED/RLED/CLED/RLED/CLED/RLED)

84 - BODY WARNING LIGHTS: (9) WHELEN M9 SERIES LEDS WITH CHROME

FLANGES, (2) RED WARNING LIGHTS ON EACH SIDE OF MODULAR BODY WITH

(1) AMBER ON REAR OVER DOOR

85 - TWO WHELEN M9 SERIES RED LEDS WITH CHROME FLANGES ON REAR OF

MODULE TO SHOW THROUGH REAR DOOR WINDOWS

86 - GRILLE LIGHTS: (2) WHELEN M7 SERIES RED/CLEAR LEDS WITH CHROME

FLANGES MOUNTED ON FRONT RANCH HAND GRILLE

87 - INTERSECTION LIGHTS: 2 EA. WHELEN M7 SERIES RED/CLEAR LEDS WITH

CHROME FLANGES ABOVE REAR WHEELS, 2 EA. WHELEN ION WIONSMD LEDS

WITH CHROME FLANGES MOUNTED ON SIDES OF RANCH HAND BUMPER.

88 - LOAD LIGHTS: (2) WHELEN M9 SERIES LED SCENE LIGHTS (2) EACH SIDE

WITH CHROME FLANGES OVER REAR DOORS

89 - SCENE LIGHTS: (4) WHELEN M9 SERIES SCENE LIGHTS (2) EACH SIDE WITH

CHROME FLANGES

90 - SIREN: 2 EA. WHELEN WS-295HFRS W/NCM LOCATED IN FRONT SWITCH

CONSOLE

91 - SIREN SPEAKERS: CAST PRODUCTS DUAL SPEAKERS MOUNTED BELOW

FRONT GRILLE AREA WITH (2) 100 WATT DRIVERS

92 - LED PATTERN: ALL LED EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE TO BE WIRED TO

PATTERN SWITCH LOCATED IN ELECTRICAL CABINET

93 - TURN SIGNALS: WHELEN M6 SERIES LED BRAKE/TAIL, LED TURN SIGNALS,

LED BACKUP LIGHT ON REAR OF MODULE

INTERIOR

94 - ACTION AREA LIGHT: (2) LED LIGHTS IN ACTION AREA

95 –STRYKER POWERLOAD W/CHARGER PLATE AND POWER-PRO XT COT W/

OXYGEN TANK MOUNT AT FOOT OF COT (MODIFICATION)

96 - DOME LIGHTS: (8) WHELEN LED LIGHTS, (2) ROWS OF FOUR EACH SIDE

WITH EACH SIDE SWITCHED SEPARATELY, DUAL INTENSITY

97 – FLOOR LIGHTS MOUNTED BETWEEN EACH DOME LIGHT PER DRAWING

LED TECNIQ 12” OR EQUIVENTLENT

98 - FLOORING: SPECIAL HEAVY DUTY, HIGH QUALITY LONPLATE II SAFETY

VINYL FLOORING ROLLED UP SIDES 4”

99 - SPOTLIGHT: (1) OPTRONICS HAND-HELD 200,000 CP, HARD WIRED,

MOUNTED ON ENGINE COVER, MONENTARY BUTTON SWITCH

100 - STEPWELL LIGHT: (1) INSIDE STEP WELL ACTIVATED WITH SIDE DOOR

OXYGEN, VACUUM & MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

101 - ASPIRATOR: (1) RICO RS-4X DISPOSABLE ASPIRATOR, HARD PLUMBED TO

12 V ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP, ASPIRATOR COLLECTION JAR LOCATED IN

ACTION AREA

102 - OXYGEN CYLINDER BRACKETS: TWO (2) SETS OF (2) METAL BANDS, (2)

ADJUSTABLE STRAPS FOR “M” SIZE CYLINDER, LOCATED IN COMPARTMENT

#1 – REGULATORS PROVIDED FOR (2) CYLINDERS – CAPABILITY TO SWITCH

BETWEEN EITHER TANK AS NEEDED

103 - OXYGEN OUTLETS: (3) OHIO QUICK DISCONNECTS; (1) IN ACTION AREA,

AND (2) CURBSIDE WALLS

104 - OXYGEN CONTROL: ELECTRIC SHUT-OFF VALVE WITH MANUAL BYPASS

105 - OXYGEN WRENCH: (1) CHAINED IN OXYGEN COMPARTMENT

106 - VACUUM PUMP: THOMAS 12V DC, MOUNTED ON CEILING IN

COMPARTMENT #1

107 - 12 VDC OUTLETS: (3) FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTER STYLE PLUG, (2) IN

ACTION AREA AND (1) IN ALS

CABINETS & HARDWARE

108 - ASSIST HANDLES: (3) ONE (1) “V” STYLE HANDLES; ONE (1) ON EACH

PATIENT ENTRY DOOR PLUS ONE (1) 10” ON ALS CABINET

109 - IV POLE: 1 ¼” STAINLESS STEEL IV POLE IN CUSTOMER’S LOCATION OF

CHOICE

110 - ALS CABINET: (2) FIXED SHELVES FOR 747 KIT STORAGE, PLEXIGLASS

DOORS. BOTTOM HALF OF ALS CABINET TO BE A MEDI-KOOL 40 SS OR

EQUIVELENT CLIMATE CONTROLLED LOCK BOX TO OPERATE OFF OF 110

SHORE LINE AND 12 VDC. CABINET TO HAVE AN ELECTRONIC PUSH BUTTON

COMBINATION LOCK ON IT

111 - ASSIST RAILS: (2) 72” STAINLESS STEEL CEILING ASSIST RAIL OVER COT

AREA

112 - CONTAMINATED “SHARPS” DISPOSAL: “A” STYLE SHARPS AND TRASH AT

HEAD OF SQUAD BENCH

113 - RISER PLATES: STAINLESS STEEL RISERS 11” UP STREETSIDE CABINETS

AND SQUAD BENCH

114 - IV HOLDERS: (2) DUAL BOTTLE SWING DOWN STYLE, (1) EACH OVER COT

AND SQUAD BENCH, CHEST AREA, W/VELCRO RETAINING STRAPS

115 - LABELS: (2) “NO SMOKING” SIGNS, (1) IN CAB, AND (1) IN PATIENT

COMPARTMENT, (2) “FASTEN SEAT BELT SIGNS, (1) IN CAB, (1) IN PATIENT

COMPARTMENT

116 - SEAT BELTS: (5) SETS OF AUTOMOTIVE TYPE LAP BELTS; (3) ON SQUAD

BENCH, (1) TECHNICAN’S SEAT: (2) MALE END BELTS ON FACE OF SQUAD

BENCH FOR SECONDARY PATIENT WITH HIGH BACK SEAT TWO WITH FULL

SHOULDER AND LAP BELT RESTRAINTS.

117 - SQUAD BENCH: SPLIT LID WITH RATCHET TYPE HOLD OPENS

118 - ADDITIONAL OVERHEAD CABINET ABOVE BENCH

119 - GLOVE HOLDER CABINET TYPE IN WALL ABOVE CURB SIDE DOOR TO

HOLD AT LEAST 3 BOXES OF GLOVES

120 - PLEXIGLASS DOORS: ALL PLEXIGLASS TO BE 3/16” (.1875”) THICK, CLEAR,

ALL SLIDING DOORS TO HAVE FULL LENGTH ALUMINUM PULL HANDLES

121 - STREETSIDE CABINETS: STANDARD SUPER MEDIC PRINT WITH FULL

WALL CABINETS WITH CPR SEAT, UNI-STRUT SELF TRACK

122 - TECHNICIAN SEAT: HIGH BACK AUTO STYLE WITH BUILT-IN CHILD

SAFETY SEAT ON SWIVEL BASE

PAINT, DECALS, LETTERING

123 - PAINT COLOR: MAIN BODY BRIGHT WHITE

124 – DECALS AND STRIPING TO BE REFLECTIVE SCOTCHLITE TO MATCH

CURRENT AMBULANCES PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS, LETTERING TO BE

REFLECTIVE SCOTCHLITE WITH WHITE BORDER TO INCLUDE DOT STAR OF

LIFE REQUIRMENTS

INTERIOR COLORS

125 - UPHOLSTERY: THERMAL VACUUM FORMED SEAMLESS GREY VINYL

126 - FORMICA: GRAY

127 - FLOOR: LONPLATE II #424 GRAY

128 - RISERS: STAINLESS STEEL ON LOWER LEFT WALL AND FACE OF SQUAD

BENCH

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW MAY ALREADY BE

LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS ABOVE. IF THEY ARE NOT LISTED ABOVE,

THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW SHALL BE INCLUDED.

1- MODULE AC/HEAT SHALL BE DUCTED ABOVE MODULE CEILING WITH FOUR

(4) SETS OR MORE OF ADJUSTABLE VENTS EVENLY SPACED. THE VENTS WILL

HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO BE MANUALLY OPENED AND CLOSED.

2 - COLOR BACK-UP CAMERA (COMPLETE SYSTEM) TO REPLACE FACTORY

REARVIEW MIRROR

3 - WIRE BLOCK HEATER TO SHORELINE

4 - REAR RUBBER MUD FLAPS FOR DRW MODULAR

5 - DIAMOND PLATE RUNNING BOARDS FOR FRONT CAB STEP AREAS

6 – Heavy Gauge Black Rubber FENDERETTES

7 - CAST PRODUCT 100 WATT SPEAKERS (2) RECESSED MOUNTED IN FRONT

BUMPER

8 - FOUR (4) COAX RUNS WITH POWER AND GROUND WIRES WITH CIRCUIT

BREAKER FOR RADIO PREWIRE: TWO (2) RUNS FROM CELING OF MODULE TO

BEHIND DRIVER’S SEAT AND TWO (2) RUNS FROM MODULE CEILING TO

ACTION AREA

9 - DIMENSIONS UNLIMITED 1200/ABT, 1200 WATT INVERTER WITH T-

TRANSFER SWITCH AND 50 AMP BATTERY CHARGERS WIRED TO SHORELINE

10 - FOUR (4) 12” TECNIQ LED LIGHTS IN PATIENT COMPARTMENT DESIGNED

TO WORK FROM 12 VOLT

11 - SIX (6) WHELEN LED DOME LIGHTS SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED

12 - THREE O2 OUTLETS SHALL BE FURNISHED: ONE (1) IN ACTION AREA, ONE

(1) IN CEILING OVER MAIN COT AREA, AND ONE (1) OVER SQUAD BENCH ON

CURBSIDE WALL

13 - ELECTRIC OXYGEN CONTROL SHUT-OFF VALVE WITH MANUAL BYPASS

SHALL BE INSTALLED

14 - “V” STYLE ASSIST HANDLE FOR PATIENT ENTRY DOORS

15 - STRYKER FLOOR PLATE KIT FOR POWER PRO STRETCHER MODEL # 6370

16 - MEDI-KOOL 40 SS CLIMATE CONTROL CABINET AS DESCRIBED IN LINE 111

17 - CPR SEAT WITH FOLD DOWN BACKREST WITH STRAP MOUNTED TO WALL

TO SECURE A CARDIAC MONITOR

18 - 2ND ACTION AREA FOR MONITOR DEFIBRILLATOR, 19” HIGH WITH LED

LIGHTING

19 - STAINLESS STEEL A-FRAME MANSAVER AT HEAD OF COT TO HOLD

SHARPES AND TRASH

20 - AUTO STYLE CAPTAINS CHAIR WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH

SWIVEL BASE MOUNTED TO FLOOR

21 - LED FOG LIGHTS RECESS MOUNTED IN FRONT RANCH HAND BUMPER

22 - CUSTOM FLOOR CONSOLE FOR FRONT CAB TO ACCOMMODATE SWITCH

PANELS, AMMETER, VOLTMETER, SIREN, RADIOS, MAP BOOKS AND DRINK

HOLDERS, DESIGNED TO BE WORKED OUT WITH CANDLER COUNTY

23 - MODULE SHALL BE FABRICATED TO YIELD 72” INTERIOR HEAD ROOM

24 - MODULE EXTERIOR SHALL BE FABRICATED PER DRAWINGS WITH THE

FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS: 146”L x 94”W x 92”H

25 - STAINLESS STEEL WHEELINERS SHALL BE FURNISHED

26 - PROVIDE AND INSTALL AN ZICO VS-24-9 ELECTRIC STEP FOR SIDE DOOR

ENTRANCE

27 - PROVIDE AND INSTALL FOUR (4) DUPLEX LIGHTED 115VAC INTERIOR

RECEPTACLES WITH GFI PROTECTION: TWO (2) IN ACTION AREA, ONE (1) IN

ALS CABINET AND ONE (1) OVER SQUAD BENCH

28 - INSTALL THREE (3) 12 VDC CIGARETTE LIGHTS STYLE PLUGS: (2) IN

ACTION AREA AND (1) IN ALS

29 - INSTALL 1 3/4” STAINLESS STEEL IV POLE IN CUSTOMER LOCATION OF

CHOICE

30 - PROVIDE AND INSTALL A COLOR BACK UP CAMERA ON THE REAR OF THE

MODULE OVER THE BACK PATIENT ENTRY DOORS AND EQUIPPED WITH

MONITOR TO REPLACE FACTORY REARVIEW MIRROR

31 - RANCH HAND (FBF171BLR) WITH GRILLE LIGHTS MOUNTED ON IT

32 – INTELLITEC DIGITAL CLOCK INSTALLED IN ACTION AREA

33 – BUELL DUAL AIRHORN KIT MOUNTED UNDER FRONT OF UNIT THROUGH

BUMPER EMERGENCY SERVICES RATED.

34- CAB MOUNTED EXTERNAL FIXED REMOTE SPOTLIGHT GO-LIGHT

35- INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

36-UV DECONTAMINATION LIGHTING (EVERGREEN UV AIR & SURFACE

DISINFECTOR ADU-136) w/ DUAL FANS

37-CAB CONSOLE MOUNTED RETAINER FOR MEDICAL GLOVES

38 – INCREASE HEIGHT OF RIGHT REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO

ACCOMMODATE A 74” BACKBOARD

39 – REQUIRE STOCK IN DASH GPS SYSTEM

40-AMBULANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO CANDLER COUNTY EMS, 1065 E

HIAWATHA ST, METTER GA 30439 COMPLETE AND READY FOR SERVICE

PRICING FORM

WE HEREWITH SUBMIT AND OFFER AS FOLLOWS:

CHASSIS/MAKE: ___________________________________________________________________

MODEL/TYPE: _____________________________________________________________________

AMBULANCE BRAND: _____________________________________________________________

GUARANTEED DELIVERY DATE TO CANDLER COUNTY: ____________________________

TOTAL PRICE: COMPLETE AS SPECIFIED.

DOLLARS $__________________________________

ADD ALTERNATE BID:

FORD F350 CHASSIS OR COMPARABLE $______________________

DOES YOUR SUBMISSION COMPLY WITH ALL SECTIONS OF OUR RFP INCLUDING THE

SPECIFICATIONS? IF YOUR ANSWER IS NO, USE THE EXCEPTIONS SHEET.

YES _____ NO _____

WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF ADDENDUMS (IF ANY) NUMBERED AS FOLLOWS:

It is agreed by the undersigned vendor that the signature and submission of this package represents the vendor’s acceptance of all terms, conditions, and requirements of the RFP and, if awarded, the submittal package will represent the agreement between the two parties.

Company Name: ____ ________________________________________________________

Company Address: ___________________________________________________________

Company Representative: _____________________________________________________ (Please Print)

Title: ______________________________________________________________________

Signature of Representative: ___________________________________________________

Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________

Fax Number: _______________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________

EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS SHEET

If you have an exception to our RFP including the specifications use this sheet and list the item number and/or page number you are taking an exception on and the description of the exception. Candler County will determine compliance based on the information submitted. If you have no exceptions, mark the box “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” and return marked form in the RFP submittal package.

� NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN

Item Number and/or Page Number Description of Exception

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

The following affidavit is to accompany the proposal:

STATE OF:

COUNTY OF:

Owner, Partner or Officer of Firm:

Company Name, Address, County and State:

The undersigned, being of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath says that he/she is the agent authorized by the vendor to submit the attached proposal. In making such representation, affiant further states for himself/herself and on behalf of vendor, that they have not been a party to any collusion among vendors in restraint of competition by agreement to submit a bid or proposal at a fixed price or to refrain from proposing; or with any office of Candler County or any of their employees as to quantity, quality or price in the prospective contract; or any discussion between vendors and any official of Candler County or any of their employees concerning exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in submitting a sealed bid for:

FIRM NAME ____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________________

TITLE__________________________________________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of _______________ 20_____.

NOTARY PUBLIC ___________________________________________________

CANDLER COUNTY, GEORGIA

VENDOR DECLARATION

The vendor understands, agrees and warrants:

That the vendor has carefully read and fully understands the full scope of the specifications.

That the vendor has the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and obligations in said specifications.

That this proposal shall be valid for 60 days.

That this proposal may be withdrawn by requesting such withdrawal in writing at any time prior to September 27 at 3:00 P.M. but may not be withdrawn after such date and time for a period of 60 days.

That Candler County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept that offer which will, in its opinion, best serve the public interest. Candler County reserves the right to waive any technicalities or informalities in the proposal.

That by submission of this proposal the vendor acknowledges that Candler County has the right to make any inquiry or investigation it deems appropriate to substantiate or supplement information supplied by the vendor.

If a partnership, a general partner must sign.

If a corporation the authorized corporate officer(s) must sign and the corporate seal must be affixed to this proposal.

VENDOR:

Name Title

Name Title

AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL (if applicable)

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of _______________ 20_____.

NOTARY PUBLIC ___________________________________________________

CHECK LIST

The items listed below must be completed and returned in the sealed RFP submittal package. Failure to return the items listed below will be just cause for not accepting a submittal package.

� 1. Page 3 – Manufactory’s approved certification testing from MME or other qualified independent testing facility.

� 2. Page 4 – Department Profile to the Purchaser � 3. Page 5 – Manufacturer specification that details the equipment the supplier is offering.

� 4. Page 6 – References � 5. Page 8 – Warranty Statements � 6. Page 16 – Pricing Form � 7. Page 17 – Exceptions to Specifications Sheet (must be marked appropriately) � 8. Page 18 – Non-Collusion Affidavit (must be signed & notarized) � 9. Page 19 – Vendor Declaration (must be signed & notarized)

TO BE COMPLETED BY AWARD WINNER ONLY

ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL – EXAMPLE ONLY

Candler County hereby accepts the undersigned supplier's offer submitted in response to the attached Request for Proposals for the following items: _____________

By executing this Acceptance of Proposal, Candler County and the undersigned supplier acknowledge and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions of the attached

Request for Proposals and all specifications and pricing stated therein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Candler County and the undersigned supplier have caused their authorized representatives to set their hands and seals this _____ day of

___________________, 20_____.

CANDLER COUNTY, GEORGIA [Name of Successful Vendor]

By: _______________________________ By: __________________________ Bryan Aasheim, County Administrator Print or type name of signatory

[FORM OF ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL]

The successful vendor(s) will be required to execute this Acceptance of Proposal.