AAA_TYPE_III_BID_SPECS_-_REBID_20251 (1).pdf

Invitation to Submit Competitive Bids For

Ambulance(s) and Equipment

AAA Ambulance Service is soliciting, sealed or electronically submitted bids from qualified vendors to prequalify bidders for participation in a reverse auction for the purchase of Four (4) or more, Type 3, Class One (4 x 2), Configuration A ambulances. AAA Ambulance Service reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

AAA Ambulance Service may accept the lowest and best bid most advantageous to AAA Ambulance Service.

The attached specifications define a heavy-duty, commercial emergency medical vehicle, built to withstand adverse driving conditions. The vehicle shall meet or exceed the latest revision to federal specification KKK-A- 1822, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVS.), National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Ambulance Manufacturer's Division (AMD) standards and Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Program Truck Guidelines.

This invitation is extended to all qualified vendors/manufacturers that are specifically in the business of building emergency medical vehicles and/or equipment. All sealed paper bids must be received at the offices of:

AAA Ambulance Service 100 Rawls Springs Loop Road Hattiesburg, MS 39402 prior to or by the acceptance date and time as indicated in the Invitation for Bids Notice, being AUGUST 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. All sealed paper bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope as indicated:

AAA Ambulance Bid and must bear on the outside the date and time the bid proposal is to be opened.

All electronic bids may be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com no later than AUGUST 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., as listed in the Invitation for Bids Notice. For any questions relating to the electronic submittals and/or bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

Submissions will be evaluated and vendors submitting acceptable Bid Specifications will be invited to participate in the Electronic Reverse Auction. AAA Ambulance Service reserves the right to extend the auction date as necessary to complete the pre-qualification process. Bidders must provide an initial price/quote per ambulance with their submission.

Bidders found to be responsive will be notified by email of the date and time of the Electronic Reverse Auction not less than seven (7) days prior to the Electronic Reverse Auction start date/time.

Vendor Registration and Bid Submittal:

Vendor registration and bid submittal is available at no cost through Central Bidding. Charges only apply to the downloading of bid documents for non-members of Central Bidding.

AAA AMBULANCE SERVICE

If a bidder is unable to participate in the Electronic Reverse Auction by way of technical deficiency, then the bidder will be allowed access to a computer and basic technical assistance at the office of AAA Ambulance Service in order to participate in the reverse auction. Any bidder requiring access to a computer to participate in the reverse auction must indicate such in its qualifying bid submission. AAA Ambulance Service disclaims any liability related to the availability and/or utilization of its computers or any technical assistance provided to participate in the reverse auction.

AAA Ambulance Service reserves the right to terminate a reverse auction at any time during the process, to reject any and all bids submitted, and to waive informalities. Bidders are advised that no award will automatically result at the conclusion of the reverse auction. AAA Ambulance Service will review the results of the reverse auction and make a final determination as to the award of the bid or the rejection of bids in a timely manner and notify the bidders.

The successful bidder shall indemnify and hold AAA Ambulance Service, its officers, directors, owners, employees and agents harmless from all claims, liabilities, damages, penalties, fines, and expenses, including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by reason of any claim for infringement on any patent, trademark or copyright brought by any person in connection with the ambulances and equipment.

This invitation is issued by:

AAA Ambulance Service 100 Rawls Spring Loop Road Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Contact Persons: Christy Joy or Jimmy Bennett

Table of Contents

SCOPE & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 MANUFACTURER

2.0 CHASSIS

3.0 MODULE CONFIGURATION

4.0 MODULE CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL

5.0 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

6.0 SIDE STRUCTURE

7.0 ROOF CONSTRUCTION

8.0 DOOR CONSTRUCTION

9.0 COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION & CONFIGURATION

10.0 CORROSION: Anti-electrolysis procedures

11.0 REAR BUMPER

12.0 BODY PROTECTION

13.0 CABINETRY

14.0 CABINET CONFIGURATION

15.0 UPHOLSTERY

16.0 INTERIOR HARDWARE

17.0 OXYGEN, VACUUM SYSTEMS

18.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 12-Volt Direct Current

19.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - 125-Volt Alternating Current

20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL

21.0 CONSOLES, SWITCH PANELS

22.0 VISUAL CONSPICUITY - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

23.0 AUDIBLE CONSPICUITY

24.0 INTERIOR LIGHTING

25.0 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

26.0 PAINT, LETTERING, DECALS, MISCELLANEOUS

27.0 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

28.0 DELIVERY

APPENDIX: BID PROPOSAL FORM AND WARRANTY CENTERS FORM

SCOPE & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This specification describes a commercial cutaway chassis with a transferable modular body converted into a Type III, 4X2 ambulance configuration as defined in the currently approved Federal Specification for Star-of- Life Ambulance KKK-A-1822 inclusive of all GSA change notice requirements. Unless otherwise specified, this vehicle shall be manufactured in accordance with these current requirements along with the design and safety requirements of the National Highway Traffic Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Documentation shall be submitted with the bid that validates the manufacturer's current and full compliance with the current KKK-A-1822 requirements. The completed vehicle shall not be accepted if not in full compliance. The ambulance described herein shall be type and model tested to and in compliance with the National Truck Equipment Association's Ambulance Manufacturing Division, Standards 001 – 028 and all currently required SAE test requirements. Certifications must be current to manufacturer's most recent manufacturing/engineering design criteria.

The standard for the configuration and design of this ambulance exceeds the current KKK Federal Specification due to the requirements of this department. Manufacturers who are unwilling or unable to meet the requirements herein will not be considered.

The primary manufacturer shall submit proof that it is a ‘member in good standing’ with the Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD) of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). Evidence of AMD certification must be submitted with the bid proposal on or before the bid submission deadline.

The purpose of these specifications is to provide a set of minimum general requirements and test parameters for the manufacture of an emergency medical care ambulance that meets the needs and desires of this agency. The bidder is responsible for understanding that this specification establishes the essential criteria for design, performance, equipment and appearance of the ambulance or rescue vehicle. This specification requires an all-aluminum modular exterior and interior wall structure. While it is not the intent of this specification to preclude any qualified bidder, it must be clear that any bidder deviating in any substantial manner from these specifications will be rejected as non-compliant.

Does Your Bid Comply Exactly? Yes ____ No ____

EXCEPTIONS:

Except for the “all-aluminum module exterior and interior wall construction” requirement, other construction materials, construction techniques or component brands may be considered for the module and patient compartment buildout if the bidder can show the agency that the alternate solution is, in quality and quantity, equal to or better than the specified item or specification.

EXPLANATION OF EXCEPTIONS: A Bidder taking exceptions to any part of the bid specifications contained herein must document such with a written itemized schedule. The schedule shall include the paragraph number(s), the text that the Bidder feels he cannot comply with, an explanation of why the Bidder is unable to meet the specification and an alternate Bidder solution. Alternate Bidder solutions may be considered by the Agency, if the bidder can show the agency that the alternate solution is, in quality and quantity, equal to or better than the specified item or specification. The explanation of exceptions schedule must be submitted with the bid proposal on or before the bid submission deadline.

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BID PACKAGES SHALL NOT TAKE TOTAL EXCEPTIONS: A Bidder is required under this bid invitation to give, for the consideration of the Agency, a proposal that will comply with the written specifications, drawings, and schedules supplied herein. The specifications supplied represent a compilation of input from all disciplines of users, maintenance, and management personnel who are directly affected by the vehicle's performance.

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CLARIFICATIONS: Clarifications shall be written correspondence between the Bidder, the agency and all other qualified bidders. A clarification shall include the paragraph number, page number, the text with unclear content (as written in the specification) and the definition of the clarification requested. Verbal clarifications shall be documented in writing and distributed to all other qualified bidders at least two business days prior to the deadline for bid submission.

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All bid prices shall be complete and include warranty and delivery of the completed vehicle to the purchaser.

Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms, and conditions of these specifications. Payment will be made upon delivery and acceptance of the vehicle(s) and equipment specified herein.

All bid prices and conditions must be specified on the Bid Proposal Form. Bid prices shall be valid for 120 days from the date of the bid opening, or as otherwise specified in the bid proposal. Payment in full will be made as each unit is received, inspected and found to comply with these specifications. The vehicles(s) shall be free of damage and properly invoiced.

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By submission of this signed bid response, the bidder certifies under penalty of perjury, that to the best of his/her knowledge that the pricing in this bid response has been prepared independently without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such pricing with any other bidder or competitor. The bidder also acknowledges that the pricing quoted has not been discussed with or disclosed by the bidder prior to the opening of the bid, either directly or indirectly.

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FORCE MAJEURE

Company shall not be liable or responsible to Purchaser, or be deemed to have defaulted or breached these Standard Terms and Conditions, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any of these Standard Terms and Conditions when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Company including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or hostilities, terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest, national emergency, revolution, insurrection, epidemic/pandemic, telecommunication breakdown, power outage, lockouts, strikes or other labor disputes (whether or not relating to either party's workforce), restraints or delays affecting carriers, inability or delay in obtaining chassis from an original equipment manufacturer or other supplies of adequate or suitable components or materials at reasonable prices.

1.0 MANUFACTURER

1.1 Shall be a modified vehicle upfitter approved by the OEM chassis manufacturer whose chassis is used to complete this Specified vehicle. Additionally, and regardless of the OEM Chassis supplier, the manufacturer shall hold current acceptance in the Ford Motor Company Qualified Vehicle Modifier Program/Ford Pro Upfitter and shall submit documentation indicating acceptance by Ford Motor Company as a QVM Modifier/Certified Ford Pro Upfitter as part of the bid proposal. This acceptance ensures the integrity of the “conversion” of a vehicle into an ambulance regardless of chassis make.

1.2 Shall submit a copy of current certification of compliance with current Federal Specification KKK-A- 1822 requirements for the type vehicle described herein, as prepared by an ISO/IEC 17025 certified and/or an industry accepted independent, third-party testing laboratory as part of the bid proposal.

1.3 Shall carry not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) in product liability insurance as evidenced by the provision of a valid Certificate of Insurance as part of the bid proposal.

1.4 Shall employ full-time Parts personnel.

1.5 Shall employ a full-time Electrical Engineer.

1.6 Shall employ a full-time Service/Warranty Representative.

1.7 Shall furnish custom Computer Aided Design (CAD) interior and exterior construction drawings specific to the vehicle to be produced under this Specification as part of the bid proposal. Drawing dimensions must comply with AMD Standard Measuring Guidelines: Cabinets and Compartments.

The drawing package shall include the following:

1. Streetside Exterior Detail

2. Curbside Exterior Detail

3. Front & Rear Exterior Detail

4. Streetside Interior Detail

5. Curbside Interior Detail

6. Front & Rear Interior Detail

7. Overhead Floor Layout Detail

8. Overhead Ceiling Layout Detail

1.8 Shall furnish custom CAD electrical illustrations (including physical layouts of switch panels and electrical component mounts) and electrical schematics specific to the vehicle to be produced under this Specification as part of the bid proposal.

1.9 Shall furnish proof of manufacturing complete ambulance packages for a minimum of 15 years as part of the bid proposal.

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The ambulance and the allied equipment required by this specification shall be the manufacturer's current commercial ambulance model of the type and class specified. The ambulance shall be complete with the required options and accessories as specified herein. Items will be furnished with such modifications as may be necessary and specified to enable the ambulance to function reliably and efficiently in a strenuous, sustained operation. The design of the vehicle and the specified options shall permit accessibility for servicing, replacement and adjustment of components and accessories with minimum disturbance to other components and systems. The term "heavy-duty" as used, shall describe equipment or items that are in excess of the usual quality or capacity that is normally supplied with standard production vehicles or components.

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The bidder shall be obligated to provide an estimated delivery time from award of bid as part of the bid proposal and a selection of flooring, upholstery and graphics design and colors for the customer to make the appropriate selections. These color selections shall become a part of the customer’s order and the bidders manufacturing document.

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Bidder must furnish all information as requested. Additionally, the bidder shall supply descriptive literature and specifications covering the products offered as part of the bid proposal. Bids not meeting this requirement will be rejected.

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The bidder's proposal packet shall include copies of all warranties listed in these following detailed specifications. The minimum acceptable required warranties are: Conversion Warranty, Electrical Warranty, Modular Structural Warranty and Paint Warranty. The bidder shall include a copy of these warranties within the bid proposal package. If the bidder does not include a copy of the warranties, the bid will automatically be rejected.

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2.0 CHASSIS

2.1 TYPE III AMBULANCE: The apparatus shall be a Type III, Class 1, 2-door, current year model Ford E-350 Cut-Away chassis with a transferable, modular ambulance body.

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2.2 AMBULANCE PREPARATON PACKAGE: The chassis provided shall be equipped with an ambulance preparation package designed and installed by the O.E.M. The package shall be designed to meet the demands and duty cycles inherent in Emergency Medical Vehicles.

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2.3 THROTTLE – HIGH IDLE: An O.E.M. throttle control shall be provided. The throttle shall be programmed for charge protect. The throttle control module shall be located in the console base.

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2.4 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR): The GVWR of the chassis supplied shall be at least 11,500 pounds.

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2.5 FRONT AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR-F): The GAWR-F shall be rated at no less than 4,600 pounds.

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2.6 REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR-R): The GAWR-R shall be rated at no less than 7,800 pounds.

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2.7 REAR AXLE TYPE AND RATIO: The axle type shall be limited slip differential with a 4.10:1 gear ratio.

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2.8 ENGINE: A 7.3L V-8, 300HP at 3,750RPM and 425 lb.-ft. at 3,250RPM Torque gasoline engine shall

be. The engine performance shall comply with or exceed KKK-A-1822F and AMD Standards 005- 12-Volt DC Electrical System Test, 014- Engine Cooling System Test, 017- Road Test and 022- Cold Engine Start Test.

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2.9 TRANSMISSION: A 6-speed, electronic TorqShift automatic transmission with overdrive shall be provided.

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2.10 BATTERIES/ALTERNATOR: The chassis shall include one OEM alternator as standard equipment included with the 47A OEM ambulance prep package. The alternator shall 240 Amp, extra heavy-duty alternator with internal voltage regulator and rectifier. There shall be (2) OEM 750CCA batteries included with

(1) mounted under the hood and the 2nd battery located in a sealed battery storage area on the module.

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2.11 BRAKES: 4-wheel anti-lock, power assisted hydraulic brakes shall be supplied by the O.E.M. The brakes shall be 4-wheel Disc type. The parking brake shall be an independent mechanical brake, provided by the O.E.M.

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2.12 TIRES: All tires shall be identical make, tread type, size and load range. For aforementioned GVWR the tires shall be LT225/75R16E. A label with the recommended tire pressure shall be located above each wheel opening, unless specified otherwise by the purchaser. All tires shall be balanced per KKK-A-1822F 3.6.10.

2.13 STAINLESS STEEL WHEEL INSERTS: Stainless Steel Wheel Inserts shall be installed. Both rear wheels shall have braided valve extenders installed. Wheel inserts shall not be attached to the wheels utilizing the OEM lug nuts.

Does Your Bid Comply Exactly? Yes ____ No ____

2.14 MUD FLAPS: Heavy duty rubber Mud Flaps shall be provided behind the rear dual wheels.

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2.15 SPARE TIRE: One (1) spare tire and wheel assembly shall be supplied. Tire, tire hold down and O.E.M. jack shall be delivered installed in the appropriate compartment.

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2.16 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM: The front, forward facing cab seats shall be equipped with O.E.M. installed Type II lap and shoulder belt assemblies.

The seat belts shall have pre-tensioners built into the seatbelt assembly to take up belt slack during a frontal collision. The seat belt assemblies shall meet or exceed F.M.V.S.S. 208 and 209. Any transition trim panels installed in the cab shall not interfere with the swivel arc of the shoulder rings.

2.17 SUPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: An O.E.M. air bag shall be installed on the driver and passenger side. Permanent or quick release ambulance conversion components shall not interfere with air bag deployment. The air bags must be completely operational. Modifications by the secondary manufacturer are not acceptable.

Does Your Bid Comply Exactly? Yes ____ No ____

2.18 FUEL TANK: The fuel capacity shall be at least 40 U.S. gallons. The fuel range shall be at least 250 miles per KKK-A-1822F 3.4.8.

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2.19 CAB SEATS: O.E.M. High back, stain-resistant cloth covered captain type seats shall be provided in the cab. The seats shall adjust forward and aft. Seat base must be O.E.M. After-market seats and/or bases are not acceptable due to certified requirements regarding S.R.S. (Air bag) deployment geometry. The seats shall be moisture repellant in case of contact with blood or body fluids.

2.20 CAB STEREO: An O.E.M. AM/FM in dash radio shall be included with the chassis.

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2.21 MIRRORS: Dual electrically controlled extending mirrors with built in convex mirror shall be provided.

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2.22 DOOR LOCKS: The cab doors shall have O.E.M. power door locks. A momentary rocker type switch shall active (Lock/Unlock) both cab doors.

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2.23 TRIM PACKAGE: The highest-level trim package shall be supplied from the O.E.M. The package shall include high quality chrome-like bright work on the grille face. Chrome plated steel bumper(s) shall also be supplied by the O.E.M. Argent or painted bumpers are not acceptable. The O.E.M. grille work shall remain O.E.M.

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2.24 RUNNING BOARDS: Running boards shall be constructed of .125 aluminum diamond plate and provide “splash guard” components to protect the running board surfaces from front wheel wash.

2.25 UNDERCOATING: Chassis and module shall be fully undercoated in accordance with the chassis manufacturer’s guidelines.

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2.26 WINDSHIELD SUN VISORS: OEM, stain resistant cloth covered sun visors shall be installed over the driver’s and passenger’s sides of the windshield.

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2.27 ANTI-THEFT: The manufacturer shall install an OEM Approved Idle Lock Ignition Security System Model # A-IDLE502-A for Ford E-350 Chassis. Locate Activation Button to the Right Side of the steering Wheel.

Does Your Bid Comply Exactly? Yes ____ No ____

2.28 BACK-UP CAMERA: The manufacturer shall install a RVS System RVS-MV3619N-NM-02 reverse camera system or equivalent. It shall include a 7” rear view mirror monitor, Surface mount back up camera and one 33’ cable. Locate the camera off lower RH corner of center rear Amber light.

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3.0 MODULE CONFIGURATION

3.1 OVER ALL LENGTH: The overall length of the vehicle shall not exceed two hundred forty-nine inches (249”). The finished vehicle shall meet or exceed KKK-A-1822F 3.4.10.4 for Angle of Departure, Ramp Break Over and Angle of Approach.

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3.2 MODULE LENGTH: The module length shall be at least one hundred forty-six (146”) inches.

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3.3 MODULE WIDTH: The module width shall comply with State requirements regarding width of vehicles permitted on its roads and highways. The module shall be ninety (90”) inches wide, excluding lights and accessories. The rear wheels of the chassis shall not extend further than 2.5” from the vertical sidewall and be covered by fender flares as cited in Item 10.5 of this Specification.

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3.4 PATIENT COMPARTMENT HEADROOM: The headroom within the module shall be sixty-eight (68”) inches. The measurement shall be taken from the center of the patient compartment floor to the ceiling panel.

3.5 BULKHEAD CONFIGURATION: The bulkhead shall be a solid wall broken only by a pass-through opening. There shall be a sliding window with a fixed Polycarbonate window of at least 150 square inches of viewing area. The window shall be transparent and shatterproof.

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3.6 COMPARTMENT CONFIGURATION: The minimum compartment dimensions shall be as described within this specification.

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3.7 SPARE TIRE STORAGE: A full size, fully inflated spare tire matching the wheels and tires mounted on the chassis shall be mounted in right rear compartment. An O.E.M. jack shall also be provided and shipped loose.

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4.0 MODULE CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL

The ambulance body shall be all aluminum. The body sheet shall be reinforced with structural members designed to resist deflection and penetration and withstand conditions as per the current Federal Specification KKK-A-1822 and SAE J3057. Additionally, the modular body and structural and add on components shall be tested and in full compliance with SAE J3027, SAE J3026, SAE J2917, SAE J2956, SAE J3102. The body structure shall be manufactured by the OEM ambulance manufacturer, not an outside vendor. This Agency will not accept bids from ambulance manufacturers that sub-contract the manufacture the ambulance body being bid.

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4.1 BODY STRUCTURE ALLOY: The side, roof, front and rear sheets shall be derived from .090 thick 5052-H-32 Aluminum sheet. The roof sheet shall be one piece, from roof rail to roof rail. The side, roof and floor structure and structural shapes shall be 6005A-T61 extruded structural aluminum. The ambulance supplier represented in this bid is required to be the manufacturer of the modular body: this agency will not accept bids from ambulance manufacturers that sub-contract the ambulance body build process to an alternate supplier.

All frame and structural members shall be MIG (metal inert gas shielded) welded together to form a "roll cage" type structure. No rivets, screws, adhesive or other mechanical fasteners shall be used for the attachment of any structural or frame member used to form this critical structure.

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4.2 BODY WARRANTY: The body shall carry a 15-year warranty following the date of delivery to the end user. The warranty shall cover repairs or replacement of body elements or components that fail due to structural defects in materials and workmanship. “Lifetime Warranties” shall not be acceptable, unless the protection coverage is clearly specified and attached in its entirety, with the bid. Hollow, no content and/or unclear “Lifetime Warranties” are not acceptable.

4.3 BODY PANEL MANUFACTURE: Each body panel, front wall, rear wall, two side walls, and roof panel, shall be manufactured utilizing .090” aluminum sheet, 2”x2”x.125” and 1”x2”x.125” 6005A-T61 extruded structural aluminum framework with voids between the tubular structure filled with 2” thick block polystyrene and covered with .125” laminated Luan. These panel components shall be integrated utilizing high strength adhesives. The aluminum sheet shall be attached to the wall structure with a Methacrylate adhesive with at shear and tensile strength of approximately 2,215 psi and a tensile modulus of 157,090 psi. The block foam and ply shall be attached with a urethane adhesive with a minimum tensile strength of 300 psi. The entire assembly shall be vacuum cured to form a solid, penetration resistant composite body panel. In no case shall screws, rivets, VHB tape or any other mechanical fasteners be used to attach the skin to these structural members.

The four vertical corners shall be configured so that the actual corner wall extrusions overlap allowing the wall sections to have full, vertical seam welds outside. This offset will also allow for the four vertical corners to be stitch-welded in 5” – 6” increments every 5” along the full vertical contact point inside.

Similarly, the four sidewall structures at the roofline shall be full seam welded around the entire horizontal perimeter of the roof and stitch-welded in 5”-6” increments every 5” around the full horizontal perimeter inside.

Four full-welded vertical corner seams and four full-welded horizontal roof seams shall be covered with .090” extruded aluminum, radius corner extrusion welded at the corner caps and bonded with Lords 406-17 acrylic adhesive or equivalent product creating an integrated corner support column. The cast aluminum corner caps shall be seam-welded in place. All exterior body holes for lighting or other appliances shall be routed, drilled or punched prior to prime and paint process to assure complete coverage of raw metal and to reduce the possibility of paint breaks and resulting corrosion.

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4.4 MODULE INSULATION: The insulation material installed in the walls and ceiling shall be 2” thick, 1-

lb. high density block foam insulation. The material shall be cut so that it fits securely between the structural wall members and will be installed with a full urethane coating along both sides of the material to provide a permanent bond between the outer wall skin and the interior liner. The front, side, rear and roof wall panels will be filled providing full wall insulation.

Additionally, the wheel wells shall be insulated on the interior with a three-part, self-adhesive, radiant barrier material designed for extreme temperature protection and on the exterior with a two-part spray in place, adhesive foam for acoustical/thermal insulation. The underside of the side entry step well shall also be insulated with the two-part spray in place, adhesive foam.

4.5 WELD QUALITY: All welds within the modular body shall meet American Welding Society codes for structural and sheet welding. All weld sites shall be cleaned prior to welding. All welds shall be free of cracks, cavitation, oxidation and foreign substances. All MIG welds shall be shielded with Argon, during the process.

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5.0 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

5.1 FLOOR MEMBERS: The floor shall be at the lowest level permitted by clearances and shall meet the floor height requirements of the current KKK-A-1822 standards. The lateral and longitudinal floor structure shall consist of 2” x 2” x .250” 6061-T6 primary structural members and 2" x 2" x .125" and 1” x 2” x .125” 6005A-T61 secondary structural aluminum tubing. The finished assembly shall be securely welded to the wall structures and exterior compartments. There shall be .50” aluminum plates welded into the floor structure to facilitate mounting of the Technician’s seat base and cot retention hardware. The floor weight bearing capability shall be compliant with AMD Standard 020- Floor Distributed Load Test, S4.3 Bariatric Load.

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5.2 MOISTURE BARRIER: Over the floor substructure there shall be applied a moisture barrier of .060” aluminum skin. This skin shall be attached to the floor structure by a full bed application of a high-performance elastomeric adhesive/sealant. This adhesive bed shall be adequate to eliminate any material vibration and to completely seal the patient compartment from fumes and moisture penetrating the interior.

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5.3 CARBON MONOXIDE PROTECTION: To prevent carbon monoxide penetration into the patient compartment, it is imperative that the entire underside of the modular body be sealed. All hollow corner structural materials shall be sealed with either expansion moisture resistant, closed cell foam or sealed metal plates. This completed vehicle shall be compliant with AMD Standard 007- Patient Compartment Carbon Monoxide Test.

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6.0 SIDE STRUCTURE

SHEET: The skin covering the front, sides, and rear walls shall be a single aluminum sheet with an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32 for strength, ease of welding, and corrosion resistance. Modular bodies fabricated from “multi-piece” front, rear or side skins are not acceptable to this agency.

These panel components shall be integrated utilizing high strength adhesives. The aluminum sheet shall be attached to the wall structure with a Methacrylate adhesive with at shear and tensile strength of approximately 2,215 psi and a tensile modulus of 157,090 psi. The material shall be applied full length to every structural member prior to assembly. The block foam and ply shall be attached with a urethane adhesive with a minimum tensile strength of 300 psi. The entire assembly shall be vacuum cured to form a solid, penetration resistant composite body panel. In no case shall screws, rivets, VHB tape or any other mechanical fasteners be used to attach the skin to these structural members.

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6.1 SIDE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS: The side assembly shall be reinforced vertically with extruded square aluminum structural tubing a minimum of sixteen (16) inch centers. These structural members shall be 2” x 2” x .125” 6005A-T61 structural aluminum tubing. To minimize the possibility of the extrusion bending, twisting or suffering other deformation when stressed, the extrusion shall be designed that each boxed formed corner extrusion on the sides, front, rear, and roof overlap the opposing extrusion, thus allowing for full length vertical welds on the entire outside of the body and interval welds on the inside of the body. There shall be .50” aluminum plates welded into the curbside and streetside walls structure to facilitate the mounting of a 4-point harness restraint system. Each harness restraint system/seating position along the curbside or streetside wall shall be pull tested to 6,000 pounds and passed SAE J3026 Dynamic testing. These structures shall be MIG welded together to form the body’s roll cage and corner impact protection.

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6.2 CORNER SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY: The four full-welded vertical corner seams and four full-welded horizontal roof seams shall be covered with .125” extruded aluminum, radius corner extrusion bonded with Lord’s 406-17 acrylic adhesive with a tensile strength of 4,650 psi and an elastic modulus of 130,000 psi creating an integrated corner support column. The cast aluminum corner caps shall be seam-welded in place. All exterior body holes for lighting or other appliances shall be routed, drilled or punched prior to prime and paint process to assure complete coverage of raw metal on edges of holes.

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7.0 ROOF CONSTRUCTION

7.1 PERIMETER EXTRUSIONS: The roof's substructure assembly shall consist of perimeter extrusions, lateral roof bows, and interconnecting corner caps.

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7.2 ROOF SHEET: The roof skin shall be .090” and will have an alloy and temper strength of at least 5052 H32. The skin shall be attached to the lateral roof bows with a high strength structural Methacrylate adhesive with a minimum tensile strength of 2,150 PSI and a minimum tensile modulus of at least 157,090 PSI. The material shall be applied full length to every structural member prior to assembly and then cured in a vacuum bonding process to provide even and consistent adhesion of the roof skin to the structural extrusions. The use of screws, rivets, or other mechanical fasteners shall not be used to attach the skin to the lateral roof bows.

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7.3 ROOF BOWS: The lateral roof bows shall be 2” x 2” x .125” 6005A-T61 primary and 1" x 2" x .125” 6005A-T61 secondary extruded structural aluminum tubing. These structures shall be MIG welded together to form the body's "roll cage". These structural members shall be located so that the roof skin is supported on a minimum "center" distance of 14 inches. The roof bows shall interconnect with the roof side rails and be continuously welded at all contact points. In no case shall a lateral roof bow have free span of more than 42 inches. There shall be ten (10) .125” aluminum plates welded into the roof structure to facilitate mounting of the patient compartment dome lights. There shall also be .250” aluminum plates welded into the roof structure to facilitate mounting of the overhead grab rail and a cargo net at the head of the squad bench. There shall be 1” x 2” x .125” tubing welded into the roof structure to provide secure mounting support for four CPI model 2008 folding IV hangers or equivalent.

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7.4 ROOF CORNERS: The roof rail extrusions shall be welded together along the roof bow mating walls at the corners. In addition, the outer surfaces of the roof rail extrusions shall be continuously M.I.G. welded to cast aluminum corner castings. The castings shall have integral flanges behind the weld sites to interlock the joint. These extrusions shall be attached and sealed along their entire length with a high strength acrylic adhesive, Lord 406-17 or equivalent.

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8.0 DOOR CONSTRUCTION

8.1 DOOR SKIN: The door skin shall be .090 thick 5052-H32 aluminum sheet CNC cut and formed to create a robust, crevice free environment to mirror the mating surface of the door jamb extrusions and to provide optimum paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. The formed edges shall not have elongation cracks due to forming but shall have edges uniformly rounded for strength and aesthetic appeal. The forming process will produce a door with an integral surface for mounting a pliable air core rubberized neoprene gasket around the full perimeter of the door that will seat and seal against the mating surface on the door jamb. Each door shall have a one-inch finished hole to be fitted with a black plastic, snap-in plug. The purpose of this hole, located in the door edge adjacent to the paddle handle, shall be to provide easy access to the paddle handle internal mechanism for periodic lubrication. The CNC process will provide the cut-out for windows, latches, door panel mounting holes and hinge mounting points all machined into the finished raw door. The CNC cut fold and weld process provides a guaranteed consistent tolerance within 1/5,000th of an inch which yields a finished product that is consistently repeatable and easily replaceable in the event of damage.

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8.2 DOOR PANELS: The inside door panels shall be made of .090” aluminum sheet laminated to match the interior of the unit. The lower approximate ¼ of the panel surface shall have a bright aluminum diamond plate kick panel installed to protect the lower portion of the door. Exposed, raw, sheared, unfinished sheet-metal edges are not acceptable. The panels shall be fastened to the door with Phillips head stainless-steel, #10-32 machine screws with stainless capped rubber washers to assist in cushioning the impact of door closure. There kick panel shall be approximately 8” x 20” installed at the lower edge of each door.

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8.3 DOOR JAMB: The door jamb shall be an extruded aluminum extrusion measuring approximately 2.725” x 3” with no less than .1875” wall thickness to be a part of the structural integrity of the modular sidewall and to accommodate rigid fastening of compartment door hinges, and the TriMark or equivalent cage nut assemblies that are used to secure nadir pens. The corners of the extruded door jamb shall be CNC mitered, fixture fit and welded full perimeter to hold the door opening square. The mounting and access points for the nadir pens shall be CNC routed for precision and repetitive consistency. The door jamb shall have a full perimeter flange that shall be secured to the body side skin with 3M panel bond adhesive rated at no less than 2,150PSI. The jamb shall also be secured with ¼” x 20 Type “F” self-tapping, stainless-steel sheet metal screws installed around the full perimeter of the framed door opening into the wall structure that is welded into place around the door opening in the side wall structure. The jamb shall be CNC to accommodate the consistent placement of the TriMark cage nuts used to mount the Nader pins and for consistently locating the door hinge.

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8.4 HINGE: All doors shall have stainless-steel, continuous, piano hinges. The pin diameter shall be .250”and staked into place to prevent drifting out of the hinge leaves. The knuckle lengths shall be 1”.

Alternating mounting slots shall be incorporated in the hinge to facilitate fine adjustment. The hinge attachment bolts shall be ¼” x 20 x 1” long stainless-steel Type “F” pan head screws. The screws shall be spaced 4 inches apart on each leaf for the full length of the hinge. The tapping points along the door and jamb shall be designed in and CNC placed for consistently repetitive production and ease of replacement. The hinges for each individual door shall be identically cut for all common door heights and the CNC process used to fabricate the door and jamb shall insure that all of the door components are easily replaceable and interchangeable.

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8.5 LATCHES: All exterior door latches shall be TriMark or equivalent two stage, rotary type latches with and OEM installed emergency release mechanism that meet FMVSS 206 requirements for door locks and door retention components. The latches shall be through bolted to the door with 5/16 UNC countersink, machine type bolts and lock nuts that comply with the latch manufactures requirements. All entry doors shall have two rotary latches per door. To assure uniform latch timing and functional door reliability, only straight, 3/16” diameter rods shall connect the latches to the handle. All latch timing shall be set at the handle site. Other than at the latch site, bends in door latch rods are NOT acceptable.

The Nader pins for each door latch shall be installed through the door jamb into TriMark or equivalent cage nut assemblies designed to be through bolted into the door jamb extrusion with grade 8 machine type bolts per the manufacturer’s requirements. The cage nut assembly will support the mounting nut should the Nader pin need to be removed for maintenance or service.

All single, short compartment doors shall have one rotary latch. All double doors or tall compartment doors shall have two rotary latches per door. All Nader pins shall be headed to prevent the door(s) from opening under impact.

The upper and lower rotary latches on each patient compartment entry door shall be equipped with an emergency release cable with an accessible handle secured to the interior door panel. The emergency release is for use in the event of an accident or paddle handle failure and can be used to open any of the individual entry doors.

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8.6 EXTERIOR HANDLES: TriMark or equivalent powder coated black finished, free floating exterior paddle handles shall be provided to open all doors. Blind fasteners shall be used to fasten the handles to the door. Exposed fasteners to the outside are unacceptable for security reasons. Paddle handles shall have an isolation gasket between the paddle body and the door skin. All door skin surfaces shall be CNC cut to produce a uniform fit and shall be painted prior to installation of the hardware. The handle shall be long enough to accommodate four gloved fingers for door actuation. All paddles on single doors and leading double doors shall be locking type and keyed the same. Trailing doors shall have non-locking paddle handles mounted on the interior door panel. The inner side of all exterior handles shall have a strip of 3M Safety Grip or equivalent material installed to provide a slip resistant surface in bad weather. When locked, the paddle handle shall “float” to prevent unnecessary pressure being applied which may damage the handle and function as a signal that the handle is locked.

The rotary latches for each door shall be fit with metal rods, individually clipped to both the latches and the paddle handles. The rods shall be designed to be adjustable; however, they will be secured when adjusted so that they cannot voluntarily move. The door latching assemblies as a whole shall be fully tested to comply with FMVSS 206 requirements including 30G testing, no exceptions. A copy of the testing certificate validating the door system and testing shall be provided with the bid.

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8.7 INTERIOR HANDLES: TriMark or equivalent powder coated black interior paddle handles shall be supplied on all module entry doors. A Lock/Unlock lever shall be installed and be clearly marked Lock/Unlock.

As a safety feature, the interior paddle handles on the curbside and rear entry doors shall be capable of unlocking and opening the door without switching the Lock/Unlock lever. The interior handles shall be powder coated black.

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8.8 WINDOWS: All entry doors shall be equipped with an upper window. The curbside entry door shall have a fixed pane window with a nominal area of 320 square inches. The rear access doors shall each have a fixed pane window with a nominal area of 320 square inches. All windows shall have anodized frames and blind inner mounting ring screws, fastened from the inside. The exterior portion of the frame shall have a full perimeter seal mated against the door skin. All glass shall be dark tinted safety glass compliant with FMVSS 205.

8.9 DOOR CHECKS: All compartment doors (except the Optional Compartment #7 door) and the curbside entry doors shall be equipped with a heavy-duty gas strut door check (hold open). The gas strut shall keep positive pressure on the door in the open and closed position. Door check brackets shall bolt through an overhead structure to provide a solid attachment to the door frame and through a .250” support plate welded into the door. All doors shall open 90 to 110 degrees, unless otherwise specified by the end user.

Rear access doors shall open at least 150 degrees. The door checks shall be two pieces, heavy duty grabber type assemblies. The door shall have a ½” thick cast aluminum loop that plunges into a positive rubber/cast aluminum socket mounted on the body. Each component of the door checks shall be insulated from the skin with a rubber gasket. Each door-check component shall be rigidly mounted on the door or body by ¼” x 20 stainless-steel machine screws tapped in ¼” aluminum plates permanently mounted behind the skin to stabilize the grabber.

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8.10 ENTRY DOOR ASSIST HANDLES: All entry doors shall be equipped with two-point, 1.25” diameter stainless-steel, and “ergonomic-style” grab handles to aid in door closure and entry assistance. The handles shall run horizontally, directly above the inside door handle. The door handles shall be fastened directly to the horizontal door structure that is welded into the door assembly.

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8.11 DRIP RAILS: A drip rail shall be provided over each compartment to prevent water roll off from spilling into the opened compartment door. Drip rails shall be attached with double-sided adhesive tape for ease of replacement. Full height compartments are exempt because the perimeter roof rail drip rails cover these compartments.

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9.0 COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION & CONFIGURATION

9.1 MATERIALS: All exterior compartment walls, back and floor shall be constructed of smooth aluminum and coated with a rubberized polyurethane coating. The ceilings and floor components shall be CNC cut, formed and welded to provide overlapping joints. The floors and ceilings are both welded and seam sealed as necessary to the walls and back prior to applying the rubberized urethane coating. The compartments shall be designed so that the floor to the compartment will be below the lower edge of the door jamb.

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9.2 VENTILATION: All exterior compartments shall have louvered, automotive style ventilation to the exterior, underside of the vehicle. The oxygen cylinder compartment shall be louvered through the door with a minimum of 9 square inches of free-vented area in compliance with KKK-A-1822F, 3.11.3 as well as the underbody ventilation.

9.3 OXYGEN COMPARTMENT/Compartment #1: An M-size cylinder retention bracket shall be provided to secure a vertically stored cylinder. The retention bracket shall be through bolted to the compartment wall backed by ½” aluminum plate with four 3/8-16 grade 8 bolts with grade 8 nuts. The retention bracket shall be powder coated steel and remain rust free for the life of the ambulance. The oxygen cylinder shall be attached to the bracket with three (3) spring-buckle, webbed retention straps. The retention bracket and mounting structure shall be tested and in full compliance with SAE J-3043 requirements.

Compartment #1 shall be approximately: 13.75”W x 63.75”H x 13.5”D and located on the forward most street side of the module.

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9.4 #2 STORAGE COMPARTMENT: This compartment shall be located just aft of the O2 compartment on the streetside of the module. It shall be configured with recessed pan for stair chair storage.

Compartment #2 shall be approximately: 30.75”W x 34.75”H x 13.75”D

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9.5 #3 STORAGE COMPARTMENT: This compartment shall be located aft of the rear wheel well on the streetside of the module. It shall be configured for general and backboard storage. This compartment will include retaining straps for securing backboards.

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