2026 Type I Ambulance Remount Bid Proposal _ .pdf

MERIWETHER COUNTY, GEORGIA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

TYPE 1

AMBULANCE REMOUNT

PROPOSAL FOR TYPE 1 AMBULANCE REMOUNT

MERIWETHER COUNTY FIRE/RESCUE

PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED TO THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS AND

SPECIAL PROVISIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEIR BID.

I. RFP: GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Proposals will be considered only from experienced and well-equipped Contractor engaged in work of this type and magnitude.

2. Proposers may be required to submit evidence setting forth qualifications which entitle him or her to consideration as a responsible Contractor. A list of work of similar character successfully completed within the last two years may be required giving the location, contact person and scope of work. Before accepting any proposal, the County may require evidence of the Contractor's financial ability to successfully perform the work to be accomplished under the contract.

3. All questions concerning the project shall be addressed in writing to John Gorton, County Administrator at j.gorton@meriwethercountyga.gov

4. Chassie and box to be remounted may be viewed prior to bid Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. by contacting Chief Danny Stephens at d.stephens@meriwethercountyga.gov

B. GUARANTEE TO ACCOMPANY BID

1. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check or cashier's check or acceptable bid bond (Meriwether County form provided) in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid per section and made payable to Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County. Failure to use Meriwether County form may result in bid being deemed non-responsive. Failure to submit a bid bond or certified check or cashier’s check will be cause for rejection.

C. SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

Proposals will be accepted by the Meriwether County Board of Commissioners, at 17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg. B, Greenville, GA 30222, until 2:00 p.m., Monday June 8, 2026. Proposals received after the designated time will not be considered.

1. Proposals should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information clearly typed or printed on the outside:

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners Your Company Name

Proposal for Ambulance Remount Meriwether County Fire & Rescue

D. AUTHORITY TO SIGN

The Proposer should ensure that the legal and proper name of his proprietorship, firm, partnership, or corporation is printed or typed in the space provided on the Schedule of Items.

E. RIGHTS RESERVED

1. Meriwether County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive informalities and to re-advertise. It is understood that all Proposals are made subject to this agreement, that Meriwether County reserves the right to decide which Bid it deems lowest and best, and in arriving at this decision, full consideration will be given to the reputation of the Proposer, his financial responsibility, and work of this type successfully completed.

mailto:d.stephens@meriwethercountyga.gov

2. Proposers are advised to examine any Plans and Specifications carefully and to make examinations of the chassis and box to be remounted as necessary to familiarize themselves with the project. Meriwether County will not be responsible for Proposer’s errors or misjudgment, nor for any information on local conditions or general laws and regulations.

3. Any unauthorized additions, conditions, limitations, or provisions attached to the Proposal shall render it informal and may be cause for rejection.

4. No Proposal may be withdrawn after submission for a period of 60 days after the date set for opening thereof.

5. Meriwether County reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals from any person, firm, or corporation who is in arrears in any department or obligation to Meriwether County, Georgia.

6. Individuals, firms and businesses seeking an award of a Meriwether County contract may not initiate or continue any verbal or written communications regarding a solicitation with any County officer, elected official, employee or other County representative without permission of the County Administrator between the date of the issuance of the solicitation and the date of the final contract award by the Board of Commissioners.

The County Administrator will review violations. If determined that such communication has compromised the competitive process, the offer submitted by as well as: the individual, firm or business may be disqualified from consideration for award.

F. AWARD OF CONTRACT

1. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Proposer whose Proposal will be most advantageous to Meriwether County with price and other factors considered.

2. Prior to award of the contract, the successful Proposer will be required to submit a construction schedule to the County, demonstrating their ability to commence, proceed, and complete in a timely manner. A Proposer’s failure to demonstrate the ability to proceed as required may result in the award to the next low, responsive, and responsible Proposer, as deemed in the County's best interest.

3. Prior to execution of a contract, a Contract Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the Contract amount per section, must be provided by the successful Proposer by a surety company qualified to do business in the State of Georgia and satisfactory to Meriwether County.

G. RETAINAGE

1. Retainage on work completed will be withheld by Meriwether County as follows:

a. The county shall retain 5% of the gross value of the completed work, indicated by current estimates, until all pay items are substantially completed.

H. PROJECT LOCATION AND SCOPE OF WORK

The location of this project will be at the facility of accepted bidder.

Meriwether County is requesting a proposal to remount, refurbish, inspect, and certify an existing Type 1 ambulance box on a new chassis. Meriwether County will provide chassis and box to be remounted.

The scope of work for this project shall include all items, without substitution, listed in Exhibit C, “Remount Specifications Type 1 Ambulance”.

1. Recommendation of required future maintenance including time intervals.

2. Any component manufacturers specifications, time on the market, and warranty information.

We are requesting contractors to propose a bid for the complete cost.

In addition to the proposed bid for Type 1 Ambulance Remount, we are also asking for warranty and maintenance contract(s) to ensure the long-term integrity of the remount.

The Proposal shall include:

1.) Narrative description of bidder’s experience with projects of this type, including the number of remounts done in the last 12 months.

2.) Timeframe needed to complete the remount of the Type 1 ambulance box; Completion time shall not exceed 90 days after all hardware and materials to complete the remount have been received. In no event shall the completion of the remount exceed 180 days from the notice to proceed.

3.) Warranty information on remount components

4.) A list of entities for whom the bidder has completed a remount in the last 10 years.

5.) List all principals and subcontractors who will be working on this project, including references and experience in similar type projects.

6.) Proposals will be opened and recorded immediately following the deadline for the proposal. The proposals will then be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by Meriwether County, considering the following: Compliance with bid specifications, time frame of completion, history of performance, warranty of the remount and pricing.

7.) The Proposer shall accept the project in its present condition and carry out all work in accordance with the requirements of the specifications as directed by the County.

8.) The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the completion of the work to be performed pursuant to this Contract. Information obtained from an Officer, agent, or employee of Meriwether County or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the Contract. Each Proposer is responsible for inspecting the chassis and box to be remounted as well as reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Proposer to so familiarize himself shall in no way relieve any Proposer from any obligation in respect to his Proposal.

9.) Proposer understands that any site visit, inspection, or construction activities must be coordinated with the Meriwether County Commissioner’s Office and Meriwether County Fire Chief.

I. COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

The work connected with this Contract shall be performed in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations and standards including any additions or revisions thereto until the job is completed and accepted by Meriwether County.

J. INSPECTION

Meriwether County does not commit to have a full-time inspection or testing of work while in progress. Any lack of inspection will in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to provide quality workmanship in accordance with the Specifications.

K. GENERAL BOND REQUIREMENTS

1. Bid Bonds – A bid bond is required in an amount not less than 5% of the amount of bid as noted in the proposal.

2. Performance Bond - (Supplied by successful vendor) - Amount of bond should be 100% of contract amount.

3. Payment, Labor and Materials Bonds - (Supplied by successful vendor) - Amount of bond should be 100% of contract amount.

4. Bonding Company must be authorized to do business by the Georgia Secretary of State and by the Office of Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

5. An original/certified copy of the Bonding Company's Certificate of Authority must be attached to the bond. The Certificate of Authority may be obtained from the State of Georgia.

6. Bonding Company must have a minimum AM Best rating of A-10 or higher.

7. Bonding Company must be listed in the Department of the Treasury's publication of companies holding Certificates of Authority as acceptable surety on Federal Bonds and as acceptable reinsuring companies. (Dept.

Circular 570; 1992 Revision).

L. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. Successful vendor is required to do the following within ten (10) days of Notice of Selection:

A. Return to County Administrator contract documents executed by the authorized representative and attested by the corporate secretary treasurer.

B. Provide Insurance certificates as specified in the Proposal documents.

C. Provide bonding as required in the proposal documents.

D. Complete E-Verify Affidavit – Attachment A

E. Complete SAVE Affidavit – Attachment B

2. Failure to execute the Contract, Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond, or furnish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required within ten days after the date of Notice of Award of the Contract may be just cause for the annulment of the award and for the forfeiture of the bid guaranty to Meriwether County, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. At the discretion of the County, the award may then be made to the next lowest, responsible Proposer, or the work may be re-advertised or constructed by County forces. The Contract and Contract Bonds shall be executed in duplicate.

3. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance A. Employers Liability:

a) Bodily Injury by Accident - $500,000 each accident

b) Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limit

c) Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 each employee

4. Commercial General Liability Insurance

A. $1,000,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage and $2,000,000 annual aggregate.

B. Separate $1,000,000 Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective policy with Meriwether County Board of Commissioners as Named Insured

C. The following additional coverage must apply:

a) 1986 (or later) ISO Commercial General Liability Form

b) Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04)

c) Additional Insured Endorsement (Form B CG 20 10 with a modification for completed operations or a separate endorsement covering Completed Operations)

d) Blanket Contractual Liability

e) Broad Form Property Damage

f) Severability of Interest

g) Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage

h) Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions)

i) Incidental Medical Malpractice

j) Hostile Fire Pollution Wording

5. Auto Liability Insurance

A. $1,000,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage

B. Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles

C. Additional Insured Endorsement naming Meriwether County as additional insured.

D. Contractual Liability

6. Umbrella Liability Insurance - Minimum $5,000,000 limit of liability (Higher limit may be required depending on the extent of contract)

A. The following additional coverage must apply:

a) Additional Insured Endorsement naming Meriwether County as additional insured

b) Concurrency of Effective Dates with Primary

c) Blanket Contractual Liability

d) Drop Down Feature

e) Care, Custody, and Control - Follow Form Primary

f) Aggregates: Apply Where Applicable in Primary

g) Umbrella Policy must be as broad as the primary policy

7. Meriwether County Board of Commissioners should be shown as an additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella Liability policies.

8. The cancellation should provide 10-day notice for nonpayment and 30-day notice of cancellation.

9. Certificate Holder should read:

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners 17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg. B.

Greenville, GA 30222

10. Insurance Company, except Worker' Compensation carrier, must have an A.M. Best Rating of A-10 or higher. Certain Workers' Comp funds may be acceptable by the approval of the Insurance Unit. European markets including those based in London and domestic surplus lines markets that operate on a non-admitted basis are exempt from this requirement provided that the contractor’s broker/agent can provide financial data to establish that a market is equal to or exceeds the financial strengths associated with the A.M. Best’s rating of A-10 or better.

11. Insurance Company should be licensed to do business by the Office of Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

12. Certificates of Insurance, and any subsequent renewals, must reference specific bid/contract by project name and project/bid number.

13. The Contractor shall agree to provide complete certified copies of current insurance policy(ies)or a certified letter from the insurance company(ies) if requested by the County to verify the compliance with these insurance requirements.

14. All insurance coverages required to be provided by the Contractor will be primary over any insurance program carried by the County.

15. Contractor shall incorporate a copy of the insurance requirements as herein provided in each and every subcontract with each and every Subcontractor in any tier, and shall require each and every Subcontractor of any tier to comply with all such requirements. Contractor agrees that if for any reason Subcontractor fails to procure and maintain insurance as required, all such required Insurance shall be procured and maintained by Contractor at Contractor's expense.

16. No Contractor or Subcontractor shall commence any work of any kind under this Contract until all insurance requirements contained in this Contract have been complied with and until evidence of such compliance satisfactory to Meriwether County as to form and content has been filed with Meriwether County.

The Acord Certificate of Insurance or a preapproved substitute is the required form in all cases where reference is made to a Certificate of Insurance or an approved substitute.

17. The Contractor shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, the Board of Commissioners, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from losses arising from work performed by the contractor for the County.

18. Special Form Contractors’ Equipment and Contents Insurance covering owned, used, and leased equipment, tools, supplies, and contents required to perform the services called for in the Contract. The coverage must be on a replacement cost basis.

19. The Contractor shall make available to the County, through its records or records of their insurer, information regarding a specific claim related to any County project. Any loss run information available from the contractor or their insurer relating to a County project will be made available to the county upon their request.

20. Compliance by the Contractor and all subcontractors with the foregoing requirements as to carrying insurance shall not relieve the Contractor and all Subcontractors of their liability provisions of the Contract.

21. The Contractor and all Subcontractors are to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-956, and any other laws that may apply to this Contract.

22. The Contractor shall at a minimum apply risk management practices accepted by the contractors’ industry.

The County requires that all who enter into a contract for the physical performance of services with the County must satisfy O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and Rule 300-10-1-.02, in all manner, and such are conditions of the contract.

SIGNATURES – RFP: GENERAL CONDITIONS

In compliance with the attached specifications, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted by the Board of Commissioners within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening, to furnish any or all of the items upon which prices are quoted within the time specified in the Bid Schedule.

Legal Business Name

(If your company is an LLC, you must identify all principals to include addresses and phone numbers in your submittal)

Federal Tax ID

Address

Does your company currently have a location within Meriwether County?

Yes No

Representative Signature

Print Authorized Representative's Name

Telephone Number Fax Number

E-Mail Address

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

I do , do not , propose to subcontract some of the work on this project.

I propose to Subcontract work to the following subcontractors:

NAME AND ADDRESS TYPE OF WORK

Company Name

BIDDER’S REFERENCES

Meriwether County requests a minimum of three (3) references where work of a similar size and scope has been completed.

1. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

Telephone Facsimile

2. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

3. Company Name

Brief Description of Project

Completion Date

Contact Person

BID BOND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that

(Name of Contractor)

(Address of Contractor) a (Corporation, Partnership or Individual) hereinafter called Principal, and

(Name of Surety)

(Address of Surety) a Corporation of the State of , and a surety authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners (Name of Obligee)

17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg B, Greenville, GA 30222 (Address of Obligee)

Thereinafter referred to as Obligee: in the penal sum of Five Percent of the Total Bid Amount Dollars ($ ----5% ------ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal is about to submit, or has submitted, to MERIWETHER County, Georgia, a proposal for furnishing materials, labor, and equipment for:

Meriwether County Type 1- Ambulance Remount

WHEREAS the Principal desires to file this Bond in accordance with law in lieu of a certified Bidder's check otherwise required to accompany this Proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, the conditions of this obligation are such that if the proposal be accepted, the Principal shall within ten days after receipt of notification of the acceptance, execute a Contract in accordance with the Proposal and upon the terms, conditions, and prices set forth in the form and manner required by Meriwether County, Georgia, and execute a sufficient and satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond payable to Meriwether County, Georgia, each in the amount of 100% of the total Contract Price, in form and with security satisfactory to said Meriwether County, Georgia, and otherwise, to be and remain in full force and virtue in law, and the Surety shall, upon failure of the Principal to comply with any or all of the foregoing requirements within the time specified above, immediately pay to Meriwether County, Georgia, upon demand, the amount hereof in good and lawful money of the United States of America, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

Meriwether County, Georgia

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Principal and Surety agree and represent that this bond is executed pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as Amended, including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. 36-91-1 et seq., and is intended to be and shall be constructed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

Signed, sealed and dated this day of , A.D., 20 .

ATTEST:

(Principal)

(Principal Secretary)

(SEAL)

By:

(Address)

(Witness as to Principal)

(Surety)

ATTEST: By:

(Attorney-in-Fact)

Resident Agent

(Witness as to Surety)

NOTE: If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond. Surety Companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the Project is located.

CONTRACT

This CONTRACT made and entered into this day of , 2026, by and between Meriwether County, Georgia (Party of the First Part, hereinafter called the "County"), and (Party of the Second Part, hereinafter called the "Contractor").

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations contained herein and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM: This contract shall commence upon notice to proceed. The work shall be completed within 90 days after receipt of all hardware and other materials necessary to complete the project; under no circumstances shall the completion time exceed 180 days from the notice to proceed.

2. ATTACHMENTS: Copies of the Contractor's proposal, including all drawings, specifications, price lists, Instructions to Proposers, General Conditions, Special Provisions, and Detailed Specifications submitted to the County during the Proposal process (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Proposal") are attached hereto as (Exhibit A) and are specifically incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between the County's contract documents and the Proposal, the County's contract documents shall control.

3. PERFORMANCE: Contractor agrees to furnish all skill and labor of every description necessary to carry out and complete in good, firm and substantial, workmanlike manner, the work specified, in strict conformity with the Proposal.

4. PRICE: As full compensation for the performance of this Contract, the County shall pay the Contractor for the actual work performed. Bid amount shown on Exhibit A is the total obligation of the County pursuant to OCGA section 36-60-13 (a) (3). The fees for the work to be performed under this Contract shall be charged to the County in accordance with the fee referenced in the Proposal (Exhibit A). The County agrees to pay the Contractor following receipt by the County of a detailed invoice, reflecting the actual work performed by the Contractor.

5. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS: Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liability, damages, claims, suits, liens, and judgments, for whatever nature, including claims for contribution and/or indemnification, for injuries to or death of any person or persons, or damage to the property or other rights of any person or persons to the extent arising out of and attributed to the negligent errors, acts, or omissions of the Contractor.

Contractor's obligation to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, as set forth hereinabove shall include any matter arising out of any patent, trademark, copyright, or service mark, or any actual or alleged unfair competition disparagement of product or service, or other business tort of any type whatsoever, or any actual or alleged violation of trade regulations.

Contractor further agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the COUNTY, its commissioners, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims or liability for compensation under the Worker's Compensation Act arising out of injuries sustained by any employee of the Contractor.

6. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The County may terminate this Contract for cause upon ten (10) days prior written notice to the Contractor of the Contractor's default in the performance of any term of this Contract. Such termination shall be without prejudice to any of the County's rights or remedies provided by law.

7. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The County may terminate this Contract for its convenience at any time upon 30 days written notice to the Contractor. In the event of the County's termination of this Contract for convenience, the Contractor will be paid for those services actually performed. Partially completed performance of the Contract will be compensated based upon a signed statement of completion to be submitted by the Contractor who shall itemize each element of performance.

8. CONTRACT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE: During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability which does not preclude the applicant or employee from performing the essential functions of the position. The Contractor will also, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by qualified applicants, consider the same without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability which does not preclude the applicant from performing the essential functions of the job. The Contractor will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Contract so that such provision will be binding upon each subcontractor, providing that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontractors for standard commercial supplies of raw materials.

9. ASSIGNMENT: The Contractor shall not sublet, assign, transfer, pledge, convey, sell or otherwise dispose of the whole or any part of this Contract or his right, title, or interest therein to any person, firm, or corporation without the previous consent of the County in writing.

10. WAIVER: A waiver by either party of any breach of any provision, term, covenant, or condition of this Contract shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision, term, covenant, or condition.

11 SEVERABILITY: The parties agree that each of the provisions included in this Contract is separate, distinct and severable from the other and remaining provisions of this Contract, and that the invalidity of any Contract provision shall not affect the validity of any other provision or provisions of this Contract.

12. GOVERNING LAW: The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. This Contract has been signed in Meriwether County, Georgia. This Contract has been signed in Meriwether County, Georgia. Any dispute related to this Contract shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Superior Court of Meriwether County.

13. MERGER CLAUSE: The parties agree that the terms of this Contract include the entire Contract between the parties, and as such, shall exclusively bind the parties. No other representations, either oral or written, may be used to contradict the terms of this Contract.

14. VENUE:

The parties agree that the venue of any dispute arising from this Contract shall be resolved in the Superior Court of Meriwether County, Georgia and the parties submit the jurisdiction of said Court and waive any objection to said venue based on jurisdiction or otherwise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting through their duly authorized agents, have caused this CONTRACT to be signed, sealed and delivered.

Emmett Collins, Chairman Meriwether Co. Board of Commissioners

Allyson Stephens, County Clerk Meriwether Co. Board of Commissioners

CONTRACTOR:

BY:

(Signature)

(Print Name)

(Title)

(Signature)

(Print Name)

Corporate Secretary (Seal)

Bond #

PAYMENT BOND

(Corporation, Partnership, or Individual) a Corporation of the State of , and a surety authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners (Name of Obligee)

17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg. B, Greenville, GA 30222 (Address of Oligee)

Hereinafter called Obligee:

for the use and protection of all subcontractors and all persons supplying labor, services, skill, tools, machinery, materials and/or equipment in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract hereinafter referred to in the full and just sum of

Dollars

($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum, will and truly to be made, the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their, and each of their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of this obligation is such, as whereas the Principal entered into a certain contract, hereto attached, with the Obligee.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal shall well, truly, and faithfully perform said Contract according to its terms, covenants, and conditions, and shall promptly pay all persons furnishing labor, materials services, skill, tools, machinery and/or equipment for use in the performance of said Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

ALL persons who have furnished labor, materials, services, skill, tools, machinery and/or equipment for use in the performance of said Contract shall have a direct right of action on this Bond, provided payment has not been made in full within ninety (90) days after the last day on which labor was performed, materials, services, skill, tools, machinery, and equipment furnished, or the subcontract completed.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that said Surety to this Bond, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder.

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no suit or action shall be commenced hereunder by any person furnishing labor, materials, services, skill, tools, machinery, and/or equipment having a direct contractual relationship with a subcontractor, but no contractual relationship express or implied with the Principal:

Unless such person shall have given notice to the Principal within ninety (90) days after such person did, or performed the last of the work or labor, or furnished the last of the materials, services, skill, tools, machinery and/or equipment for which claim is made, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party to whom the materials, services, skill, tools, machinery and/or equipment were furnished, or for whom the work or labor was done or performed. Such a notice shall be served by mailing the same by registered mail, postage prepaid, in an envelope addressed to the Principal, at any place where an office is regularly maintained for the transaction of business, or served in any manner in which legal process may be served in the State in which the aforesaid project is located, save that such service need not be made by a public officer, and a copy of such notice shall be delivered to the Obligee, to the person and at the address provided for in the Contract, within five (5) days of the mailing of the notice to the Principal.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that any suit under this bond must be instituted before the expiration of one (1) year after the acceptance of the public works covered by the Contract by the proper authorities.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Principal and Surety agree and represent that this bond is executed pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as Amended, including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. § 36-91-1 et seq., and is intended to be and shall be construed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

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(SEAL) By:

Resident or Nonresident Agent

NOTE: If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute Bond. Surety Companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the State where the Project is located.

BONDING AGENT CONTACT INFO

Print Name

E-Mail

Phone

BOND #

PERFORMANCE BOND

(Corporation, Partnership or Individual) a Corporation of the State of , and a surety authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto

Meriwether County Board of Commissioners (Name of Obligee)

17234 Roosevelt Hwy, Bldg. B, Greenville, GA 30222 (Address of Obligee) hereinafter referred to as Obligee, are held and firmly bound unto said Obligee and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery, supplies, or material under or for the purpose of the Contract hereinafter referred to, in the penal sum of

Dollars

($ ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

The condition of this obligation is such, as whereas the Principal entered into a certain contract, hereto attached, with the Obligee.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal shall well, truly, fully and faithfully perform said contract according to its terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements of said contract during the original term of said contract and any extensions thereof that may be granted by the Obligee, with or without notice to the Surety, and during the life of any guaranty required under the contract, and shall also well and truly perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreement of any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that may hereafter be made, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

PROVIDED FURTHER, that said Surety to this Bond, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations, or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder.

PROVIDED, FURTHER, that Principal and Surety agree and represent that this bond is executed pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as Amended, including, but not limited to, O.C.G.A. § 36-91-1 et seq., and is intended to be and shall be construed as a bond in compliance with the requirements thereof.

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ATTEST: By:

Resident or Nonresident Agent

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3. FAILURE TO RETURN APPLICABLE ADDENDA.

4. FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ALTERNATES OR EQUIVALENTS.

5. THE COUNTY SHALL BE THE SOLE DETERMINANT OF TECHNICALITY VS. NON-RESPONSIVE BID.

6. FAILURE TO PROVIDE BID BOND, WHEN REQUIRED, WILL RESULT IN BID BEING DEEMED NON-

RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. BID BONDS ARE NOT REQUIRED ON ALL BIDS.

BOND REQUIREMENTS ARE CLEARLY STATED ON THE INVITATION TO BID. IF YOU NEED

CLARIFICATION, CONTACT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.

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RESULT IN BID BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND AUTOMATIC REJECTION. CONTRACTOR

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CONTACT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.

Bid Tabulation Sheet

Meriwether County Type 1 – Ambulance Remount ................................................................................... $

TOTAL ........................................................................................................ $

Bidder:

Signature:

Date:

EXHIBITS

***PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EXHIBITS***

EXHIBIT A: Contract

EXHIBIT B: SAVE Affidavit

EXHIBIT C: Remount Specifications (9 pages)

EXHIBIT D: E-Verify

EXHIBIT “B”

SAVE Affidavit Verifying Status for Meriwether County Public Benefit Application

By executing this affidavit under oath, as a bidder for a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL or other public benefit as referenced in O.C.G.A. O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 from MERIWETHER COUNTY, GEORGIA, the undersigned applicant verifies one of the following with request to my application for public benefit for . [ Name of natural person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity]

1) I am a United States citizen

2) I am a legal permanent resident of the United States

3) I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal immigration agency.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other Federal immigration agency is:

The secure and verifiable document provided with this affidavit can best be classified as:

In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statute.

Executed in (city), (state)

Signature of Applicant:

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

BEFORE ME ON THIS THE

DAY OF , 2026

Notary Public

My Commissioner Expires:

MUD FLAPS

REMOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE I AMBULANCE

CHASSIS ADD-ON

EXHIBIT “C”

Anti-sail style mud flaps shall be installed behind the rear wheels.

RUNNING BOARDS

Aluminum diamond treadplate with center grip-strut insert. Reinforced mounting.

WHEEL INSERTS

Phoenix stainless steel wheel inserts. Ford QVM complaint over-lug nut installation.

Provide and install rear suspension liquid springs.

Provide and install Ranch Grille Guard.

CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS

FUEL FILLER NECK MODIFICATIONS

The chassis fuel tank filler neck shall be modified to fit the modular body. There shall be supplied new fuel filler hoses and plumbing.

As necessary, there shall be provided aluminum body patches and repairs, should there be required new fuel filler locations or should the remounted body have additional fuel filler cut outs not required.

All fuel filler neck modifications shall be performed per chassis manufacturer requirements.

EXHAUST MODIFICATIONS

The chassis OEM tail pipe shall be extended to behind the dual rear wheels.

The exhaust modifications shall be on the curb side.

BASE REMOUNT

MODULE DISMOUNT / INSPECTION / REMOUNT

The modular body and all subsystems including wiring harnesses and air conditioner / heater hoses shall be disconnected.

The modular body shall then be lifted and removed from the original cab chassis. A full inspection of the under structure shall be performed. The inspection shall consist of checking all exposed structures and framing for cracks, corrosion or excessive wear. All questionable area shall be treated with a dye specially manufactured to penetrate the area and expose any cracks. All defects shall be repaired to a like new condition. There shall be provided a written check list documenting the inspection and repair process.

After a full inspection from the paint process, the module body will be transported to the chassis remounting area. The module shall then be mounted on a new chassis. This procedure shall utilize chassis manufacturer OEM rubber spacers between the module frame and the chassis frame.

A non-electrolytic rubber boot between the cab and module shall be installed to serve as an interface to eliminate air and water leaks. The boot shall be constructed of heavy, weatherproof material and shall be attached using stainless steel bolts and components.

The module body shall be squarely mounted on the new chassis and shall conform to all chassis manufacturer requirements.

PAINT

MODULAR EXTERIOR PAINT PREPARATION

After the module has been dismounted and passed the inspection and repair procedures, it shall be mounted on a roll-around platform to enter the paint preparation stage.

Prior to repainting the module, all hardware, lights, door handles, stone guards, skirt rails, kick panels, diamond plate, etc. shall be removed. All module doors shall also be removed to be painted separate from the module body.

After all hardware is removed, the module shall be fully inspected as to any minor body damage or electrolysis / corrosion damage. All body damages are to be professionally repaired and brought back to a like new condition.

Any electrolysis / corrosion damage shall be treated to prevent deterioration.

The module surfaces shall than be chemically treated and the surfaces sanded and prepared for repainted per paint manufacturer’s specifications. The complete module body and module doors shall then be repainted to meet the industry standards.

Additionally, all exterior storage compartments shall be striped of rubber seals, then sanded, prepped, and refinished with a Scorpion coating.

All painting is to be done as per paint manufacturer’s instruction and guidelines and shall be painted by a certified paint technician.

Lettering and graphics to match the fleet.

Replace curb side entry door window.

NEW EXTERIOR BODY TRIM

STONE GUARDS

There shall be provided four (4) each stone guards mounted on each exterior corner. The stone guards shall be fabricated using new aluminum diamond plate and shall conform to the module corner post.

The stone guards shall be attached to the module using stainless steel fasteners.

SKIRT / RUB RAILS

There shall be provided full length skirt / rub rails mounted on each side of the module. The skirt / rub rails shall be fabricated using new aluminum channel with reflective red/white conspicuity tape. The skirt / rub rail shall be attached to the module using stainless steel fasteners.

REAR KICK PANEL

There shall be provided a new rear kick panel. The kick panel shall be the full width of the rear compartment doors and the full height from the bottom of the doors to the bottom of the module body.

The rear kick panel shall be fabricated using new aluminum diamond plate and attached to the module using stainless steel fasteners.

REAR STEP BUMPER

The rear step bumper and frame shall be replaced with new.

All aluminum diamond plate bumper tips and the grip strut insert shall be replaced. The rear step bumper shall be bolted to the chassis frame rails using steel outriggers and stainless-steel bolts.

FENDERETTES

New stainless-steel fenderettes shall be installed over the rear wheels.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAB CONSOLE

There shall be provided a new console in the cab area. The console shall house the existing front switch panel to be reused from the old chassis and reuse siren control.

Layout of cab console shall be determined by chassis layout and customer requirements. Exact style and location of cab console shall be determined during the Pre-Construction Conference.

12 VOLT POWER PANEL

There shall be performed a complete operational check of the current 12-volt electrical system. The system shall be upgraded to meet all current needs and requirements.

All circuit breakers, relays, solenoids, etc. on the power distribution panel that are not operating properly shall be replaced with new components.

Upon completion, the 12-volt power panel and system shall be 100% operable.

Check power inverter function. Change order if needed

NEW CAB CHASSIS WIRING

There shall be provided a new under hood harness and new battery cables.

The harness shall be built with new power wiring conforming to SAE requirements and chassis manufacturer guidelines. All wiring shall be color coded, and function labeled for ease of troubleshooting.

All wiring shall be routed in a high-temperature loom with a minimum rating of 300° Fahrenheit. Additionally, all wiring shall be accessible and shall be secured to the body or frame using insulated metal clamps.

FRONT SWITCH PANELS

The existing switch panels in the cab and Action Area shall be reused and checked for proper operation.

NEW SIREN SPEAKERS

There shall be provided two (2) new 100-watt siren speakers. The speakers shall be mounted one (1) on each side of the chassis front bumper.

NEW FRONT GRILLE LIGHTS

Two (2) new Whelen ION lights shall be installed in the Ranchhand grille guard. Lights shall have chrome trim flanges or cast aluminum housings. Lens colors to be clear.

DOOR SWITCHES

All existing door switches shall be replaced with new switches.

CURRENT MODULE WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM

On the front replace with five (5) Whelen 900 lights, pattern shall be red, white, red, white, red, with clear lenses.

Front interceptor lights shall be Whelen ION LED w/bezels, lights red with clear lenses.

On the sides replace warning lights with 2 Whelen 900 lights red in color with clear lenses, per side. Replace rear interceptor lights with Whelen 700 lights red with clear lenses. Replace the 2 two scene lights with 2 two Whelen 900 scene light on each side.

Replace rear warning lights at the top with five (5) Whelen 900 lights pattern shall be red, white scene, amber, white scene, red, with clear lenses.

Rear window level lights shall be replaced with Whelen 900 lights red with clear lenses for a total of 2 two.

Replace taillights with Whelen 600 lights with clear lenses.

S-T-T should be Whelen 600 lights with clear lenses.

Upgrade all clearance/ICC marker lights to

LED lights.

NEW REAR BACKUP ALERT

There shall be provided a new rear backup alert with a minimum of 97 dbs.

The backup alert shall activate anytime the vehicle is placed in reverse.

EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS

Scorpion coat all exterior compartments in grey color.

NEW WEATHER STRIPPING / DOOR SEALS

All weather stripping and door seals shall be replaced with new rubber or equivalent seal.

All old material shall be completely removed to allow proper installation and seal.

EXTERIOR COMPARTMENT DOORS

All exterior doors shall be removed prior to repainting the module. Each door shall be inspected for condition and repaired or replaced as necessary.

Upon reinstallation, the doors shall be checked for alignment and ease of closure. All door latches and hardware are to be lubricated to ensure proper operation. Any latch or lock not functioning properly shall be replaced.

Replace 3 three exterior entry door grabbers.

Additionally, any patient entry door window(s) or sliding side window(s) shall be repaired or replaced if damaged.

Test curbside electric step.

Replace O2 M cylinder brackets with ZICO

QR-2 bracket behind attendant seat.

Check all exterior compartment lights for proper operation and replace them as necessary.

Install OEM back up camera.

INTERIOR PATIENT COMPARTMENT

NEW FLOOR COVERING

There shall be provided a new, heavy duty commercial grade vinyl floor covering the interior patient compartment. The floor covering shall be installed and rolled up the side walls approximately four (4) inches.

Before the new floor covering is installed, the old floor covering shall be completely removed, and the sub floor shall be inspected for any damage. Sub floor shall be repaired or replaced as necessary upgrade to accommodate Stryker floor plate in the center position.

The new floor covering shall be Lonplate II, color gray. Because of the resiliency and design of this style floor covering, NO EXCEPTIONS are allowed.

NEW THRESHOLDS

There shall be provided two (2) each, new thresholds to replace the side and rear door thresholds.

The new threshold shall be sealed for sanitation purposes and shall have a non-skid tape applied for safety.

NEW UPHOLSTERY

Refurbish the two 2 pads on the side of the CPR seat and match existing color.

PATIENT COMPARTMENT CABINETS

All interior patient compartment cabinets shall be checked for problems and defects.

Included in the checklist is ensuring that the mounting hardware is properly tightened and that shelves are secure.

Additionally, any missing trim and rusted or missing screws are to be replaced.

Replace both sharps and trash container lids.

Line-Item Stryker power load system to include power cot.

SEAT BELTS

All patient compartment seat belt mounts are to be inspected for proper stability and wear.

PLEXIGLAS

Replace all interior compartment windows with Life Defender windows with tag outs.

NEW INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS

Replace six (6) dome lights with Whelen LED dome light.

Replace action area light with LED light (near the thermostat).

STAR OF LIFE DECAL PACKAGE

There shall be provided a complete set of Star of Life decals.

Exact layout of decals shall be determined during the Pre-Construction Conference

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

There shall be…