Ambulance bid packet.pdf

October 1, 2025

INVITATION TO BID

RE: ONE (1) NEW TYPE I AMBULANCE ON A 4500 or 5500 chassis

Colquitt County is accepting sealed bids on (1) New Type I Ambulances mounted on a 4500 or 5500 chassis to be used by Colquitt County Emergency Medical Service. Specifications are attached.

Sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the County Purchasing Agent, 101 East Central Ave., Room 206, Moultrie, GA 31768 or P. O. Box 517, Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517), until Thursday, October 30, 2025 until 10:00 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked in the lower left hand corner “Sealed Bid TYPE I AMBULANCE”. It is the bidder’s responsibility to have all bids turned in by the called time. No bids will be accepted after the called time. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the called time. The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any and all formalities.

Any and all questions are to be directed to:

Lena Mercer, Purchasing Agent, 229-616-7087, lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov Amy Williams, EMS Director, 229-891-9277, awilliams@colquittregional.com Mac Lawson, Maintenance Superintendent, 229-616-7469, mac.lawson@colquittcountyga.gov

Thank you for your interest in doing business with Colquitt County Board of Commissioners.

Sincerely, Lena Mercer Purchasing Agent

CHARLES H. CANNON, IV

County Attorney Post Office Box 190 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0190 229-985-1213

District 2 Commissioner

District 1 Commissioner

District 4 Commissioner

District 5 Commissioner

District 6 Commissioner

Chairman

COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

101 East Central Avenue

DENVER BRASWELL

BARBERA JELKS

CHRIS HUNNICUTT

District 3 Commissioner

MIKE BOYD

PAUL NAGY

JOHNNY HARDIN

MELISSA E. LAWSON

LESTER CASTELLOW

County Administrator 229-616-7404

County Clerk 229-616-7409

Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517

Phone 229-616-7400 Facsimile 229-616-7081 www.colquittcountyga.gov

MARC D EMOTT

MODULAR BODY

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1 Modular Body - Type I 14' The ambulance body 169"L x 96"W x72"H shall be constructed of custom designed aluminum extrusions and aluminum plate. The ambulance body shall be designed and engineered specifically as an emergency vehicle and shall be built to meet the heavy-duty requirements of emergency service.

CHASSIS

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1 Each Chassis - 4500/5500

- 4x4 - Diesel -

108CA

The cab-chassis shall be suitable for subsequent mounting of a modular (containerized) transferable equipped ambulance body conforming to the requirements specified herein.

*4500/5500, 4 Wheel Drive Chassis-Cab.

*193” Wheelbase – 108” Cab-Axle – 19,500 lbs. GVWR

*Minimum 6.6L V-8 Diesel Engine – 300 HP / 660 lb/ft. Torque

* Allison or 10-Speed TorqShift® Automatic SelectShift® OverdriveTransmission

*Wide Track Rear Axle – 4.88 Rear Axle Ratio *Brakes – 4-wheel Disc Anti-lock, Hydra-Boost Power Assist

*Stabilizer Bar – Front and Rear *LT225/75Rx19.5E All-Season Radial Tires – Highway Tread

*Spare Tire and Wheel – Full Size *Seats, Front Captain’s Chairs

*Ambulance/ Prep Package – 47L with EPA Special Emergency Vehicle Emissions *Engine Block Heater (wired to Shoreline)

*Dual Heavy-Duty 750 CCA / 78 Amp-Hour, Maintenance Free Batteries *Alternators – Dual Alternators – 357-Amps Total

*Fuel Tank, 40 Gallon *Mirrors – Heated Power-Adjusted

*Power Windows *Power Door Locks

*Cruise Control / Tilt Steering Wheel

Special Emissions (DEF DELETE)

1 Each Chassis Add On #1 Non Standard Additional Chassis Add On

(4) additional key fobs

1 Each Chassis Add On #2 Non Standard Additional Chassis Add On

Cab window tint

CHASSIS ADD ON

1 Set Wheel Inserts - Phoenix - 4500/5500 (Standard)

Chrome wheel simulators shall be installed on the chassis wheels.

1 Set Running Boards - Driver & Passenger - Reg

Cab - NFPA (Standard)

Diamond plate running boards shall be provided and installed on the cab of the module to the chassis manufacturers recommendation.

2 Each Lights - Grille - ION Red w Clear Lens LED (Standard)

Whelen ION series Red LED warning light with clear lens and chrome flange installed on the front grill of the chassis.

2 Each Lights - Front Intersection

- ION Red w Clear

Lens LED (Standard)

Whelen ION series Red LED warning light with clear lens and chrome flange installed on the fenders of the chassis.

1 Set Speaker - Cast - 4500/5500 (Standard)

Two (2) 100-watt speakers shall be installed through the front OEM bumper.

1 Each Back Up Camera

- Exterior - 7"

Monitor Installed On Windshield (Standard)

An exterior Back Up Camera With 7" Monitor shall be mounted on the windshield.

2 Each Fire Extinguisher - 5Lb w/ Bracket (Standard)

5lb Fire Extinguisher shall be shipped loose.

1 Each Suspension - Liquid Springs -

4500/5500 - Any

CLASS (Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System) Liquid Spring Suspension System is a smart suspension system for Ambulances. Liquid-based struts and an on-board processor to provide better handling and control. System must provide a smoother, and softer ride. This reduced Ambulance vibration increases comfort and lower maintenance costs.

1 Set Mud Flaps Set of heavy-duty, thick rubber material mud flaps shall be as wide as the dual rear wheels.

1 Each Spare Tire A spare tire shall be provided with the chassis.

1 Each Alarm - Backup An audible alarm shall be installed to activate when the vehicle is placed into reverse gear. There shall be installed on the front console and wired through the vehicle electrical system, a momentary cutoff switch to disable the alarm.

1 Each Intermotive Module -

- Diesel - 4500/5500

1 System Anti Theft - 4500/5500

1 Set Engine Block Heater

- Wire - Shoreline

The chassis engine block heater shall be wired to shoreline power.

CHASSIS CONSOLE

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1 Each Console - Wood - Gray (Standard)

A wood scorpion coated console with (2) cup holders and map slot shall be provided between the driver and passenger seat.

1 Each Spotlight - Hand Held - Ship Loose

1 Set Siren - Dual Siren w Flush Mount

A Whelen 295HFSA7 dual tone siren shall be installed in the cab console.

1 Set Arm Rest - Adjustable

- Scorpion Gray - Black Arm Pad

Adjustable arm rest shall be mounted on the driver and passenger side of the console.

1 Each Glove Box - Stainless Steel - Dual

A 2-slot stainless steel glove box shall be installed at the customer specified location TBD during pre-build.

L1 COMPARTMENT

1 Each L1 Compartment - Single Door (Standard)

Street Side Forward L1 Compartment Dimensions: 72”H (72” inside) x 20”W x 22”D ##Not Configurable with L1.5 Compartment

1 Each O2 Bracket Kit - Universal Cylinder w Ratchet Straps (Standard)

There shall be a Universal Zico Cylinder Bracket QRM-V O2 bottle mount to the back wall to allow the department to utilize both

“M” cylinder bottles. LOCATION=BACK WALL

1 Each O2 Wrench An aluminum O2 wrench provided near the O2 bracket in the Oxygen compartment.

1 Each Oxygen Regulator

- 50 PSI

50 PSI Pre-Set diaphragm regulator with nut and nipple connection for large cylinders and preset to 50 PSI.

1 Each Vertical Divider - L1 Compartment

A full height aluminum divider shall be provided in the center of the L1 compartment left of the O2 bracket (Not Compatible w/ Electric O2 Lift)

1 Each Portable O2 Bracket Kit - D Cylinder - Ferno 521

L2 COMPARTMENT

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1 Each L2 Compartment

- Double Door

Street Side Intermediate L2 Compartment Dimensions: 40”H (40” inside) x 54”W x 20”D

1 Each Adjustable Shelf - L2 Compartment

A horizontal aluminum adjustable shelf/shelves shall be provided in the L2 compartment mounted on shelf track.

1 Each Inverter - Pre Wire A pre-wire for installation of the inverter shall be provided in the L2 compartment.

1 Each Inverter - Vanner 1100 (Standard)

A Vanner 1100 watt Inverter with 50 amp battery charger shall be provided.

L3 COMPARTMENT

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1 Each L3 Compartment - Single Door (Standard)

Street Side Rear L3 Compartment Dimensions: H40"x W37"x D20"

1 Each Spare Tire Holder w Drop Pan

The L3 compartment shall house a spare tire holder mounted on the rearward wall of the compartment with a drop pan below.

R3 COMPARTMENT

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1 Each R3 Compartment - Single Door with R2 Compartment

Curb Side Rear R3 Compartment Dimensions: 72”H (76” inside) x 15”W x 20”D

Includes (2) Backboard Straps

2 Each Adjustable Shelf - R3 Compartment

A horizontal aluminum adjustable shelf/shelves shall be provided in the R3 compartment mounted on shelf track.

1 Each Backboard Divider - R3 Compartment

A vertical divider shall be mounted center of the back board compartment.

R2 COMPARTMENT

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1 Each R2 Compartment

- Single Door

Curb Side Rear R2 Compartment Dimensions: 20”H x 20”W x 20”D

R1 COMPARTMENT

1 Each R1 Compartment

- Single Door

Curb Side Forward Compartment Dimensions: H72"x W20"x D ALS"

Upper portion to be inside access only.

Lowr portion to be inside outside access

COMPARTMENT DOORS

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1 Each Door Panels - Compartment - Scorpion/

Chevron (Standard)

ORANGE AND WHITE ENTRY DOORS ONLY

ENTRY DOORS

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1 System Door Panels - Entry Door - Upholstery/ Chevron (Standard)

RED/WHITE

EMERGENCY LIGHT PACKAGE

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1 System Lights - 900 Series - Red & White LED

Warning w Clear Lens & Chrome Flanges (7 Front

Wall R/W/R/W/R/W/R)

Whelen 900 LED warning lights shall be installed on the module in the specified configuration. (7) front wall lights, (4) side body lights, (3) rear upper, and (2) lower window level lights.

2 Each Lights - Rear Intersection

- 700 Red LED w Red Lens - Warning Light

Whelen 700 LED warning lights shall be installed above both rear wheels on the module

NON-EMERGENCY LIGHTS - EXTERIOR

1 Set Lights - Compartment

- Single - LED Strip Lights (Standard)

Each exterior compartment shall have one (1) strip LED light installed inside.

1 Each Non Emergency Interior Light Add On #1

Non Standard Non Emergency Interior Light

Whelen PSRASXCR LED interior brake, turn indicator light

1 Set Lights - ICC Marker - Red & Amber LED

7 LED Red and & 7 LED Yellow ICC lights installed on the upper module perimeter to meet DOT requirements.

1 Each Light - Stepwell - LED LED Stepwell light installed at the entry steps of the module.

1 Each Lights - Tag Bracket - LED LED lighting installed at the the tag bracket to meet DOT requirements.

2 Set Lights - Docking

- 6" Oval White

6" LED lights installed at the rear bumper to provide additional back up lighting.

6 Each Lights - Scene - 900 Series LED

Whelen 900 Series LED Scene Lights shall be installed (2) two on rear, (2) per side of the ambulance modular body.

2 Each Lights - Stop/Turn/ Tail - 600 Series

LED w Colored Lens

Whelen 600 Series LED Brake, Back Up and Turn signals with individual bezels installed on the rear of the module.

MODULAR EXTERIOR

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1 Each Shoreline - 20A/120V

- Auto Eject - Yellow

Cover (Standard)

A 20 amp automatic power line disconnect system shall be furnished for the vehicle shoreline.

1 System Shoreline Location

- Driver's Side

Wall (Standard)

1 System Rub Rails - Reflective (Standard)

2 Each Window - Rear - Fixed

- Dark Tint (Standard)

Tinted high black aluminum framed fixed window is to be centered on each rear entry door.

8 Each Door Handles - Eberhard Pull Latch

1 System Door Locks - Power

- All Compartments

& Entry Doors w Hidden Stealth Switch

Install Power Door locks on all Compartments and Patient Entry Side and Rear Doors. Lock/unlock can be initiated by key fob, remote switch or by Cab & Driver's Side electric locks.

Hidden stealth switch in grille

2 Set Fenderette - Aluminum (Standard)

Polished aluminum fender flair shall be installed around the rear wheel well openings.

1 Each Window - Side - Fixed - Dark Tint

Tinted high black aluminum framed fixed window is to be centered on the side entry door.

MODULAR EXTERIOR - COMPARTMENT

DETAIL

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1 System Compartments - Scorpion

- Gray (Standard)

Scorpion coated finish on all exterior compartments.

1 Set Drip Rails - Aluminum

1 Set Door Switches - Magnetic

PAINT

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1 Each Paint Type - Modular Body - 1 Color

The module shall be a single tone paint to match the OEM chassis or customer specified paint code.

1 Each Paint Type - Chassis OEM (Standard)

Chassis shall be painted by the OEM to match the fleet.

1 Each Paint Type - 2 Stripes Two painted, single color beltline stripes, runs length of chassis and wraps around module. Painted with Axalta brand paint. ##Color, style and location to be determined at preconstruction meeting

To match existing fleet

1 Each Paint Type - Star of Life Painted Star of Life, with reflective Rod of Asclepius installed in center, outlined with reflective vinyl.

##Color, style and location to be determined at preconstruction meeting

To match existing fleet

VINYL GRAPHICS

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1 Set Vinyl Graphics - Star of Life Reflective Package

KKK-Spec reflective SOL package provided with the graphics package.

##Color, style and location to be determined at preconstruction meeting

1 Set Vinyl Graphics - Lettering & Decals

Lettering and department decals designed and printed on 3M 680CR reflective material and laminated with UV protective laminate.

1 Set Window Perforation

- Star of Life

Star of Life Window Perforation on all entry door windows

MODULAR INTERIOR

1 Each Panel - Power - Location

- Interior (Standard)

A printed circuit board shall be installed in the interior electrical cabinet behind attendant seat.

1 Each Flooring - Gun Metal Gray

- Lonplate 3" (Standard)

Lonplate heavy duty floor covering installed above the PVC sub floor, rolled up on each side 3".

1 Each Flooring - Composite PVC Sub Flooring

PVC composite sub flooring shall be installed above the aluminum sub floor.

1 Each Sharps Container - 5 Quart - Red - ABar

1 Each Trash Container

- 2 Gallons

1 System Insulation - Foam Spray The modular ambulance body shall be insulated with a non-flammable Spray Foam insulation.

1 Each Modular Interior Add On #1

Dry erase board at foot end of the squad bench

6 Each Emergency Release Latch Curb and Rear entry doors shall come with upper and lower emergency release latches, in the event of failure to exit the module.

MODULAR INTERIOR - CABINET DETAIL

1 Set Cabinets - Plywood - 2 Tone - Matte Gray

& Matte White 14'

Cabinets shall be constructed of ¾” plywood with a high-pressure plastic matte Gray & White laminate finish.

1 Each Cabinets - ALS Bulkhead - Non Locking

Dimensions: 11 1/2”H x 23”W

Upper bulkhead cabinet to be clear plexi flip up (non-locking)

1 Each Latch - Flush Pull Non Locking - Stainless Steel

1 Each Cabinets - ALS Upper

- Inside Access Only - Locking

Dimensions: 25 1/8”H x 28 1/2”W

1 Each Cabinets - ALS Lower - Inside/Outside Access - Non Locking (Standard)

Dimensions: 25 1/8”H x 28 1/2”W

1 System Squad Bench Configuration 14'

1 Each Cabinets - Squad Bench Lid - Single (Standard)

1 Set Windows - Life Defender - Restocking

Austin Hardware Gen II Life Defender cabinets, with clear plexi and restocking sliding windows.

Restocking feature on (3) upper streetside cabinets Upper bulkhead cabinet to be clear plexi flip up (non-locking)

1 Each Seat - CPR flip down

1 Each Countertops - Gray - Soft Edge Trim (Standard)

Solid Surface material counter tops with soft edge trim at the action and telemetry areas. Gray in color.

1 Each Cabinet - Plywood

- Over Rear Door

Cabinet located over the rear entry door, providing one storage section.

1 Each Cabinet - Plywood - Squad Bench Overhead

Cabinet located over the squad bench, divided into two separate storage sections.

1 Each Cabinet - Plywood

- Glove Box

Cabinet located over the side entry door, providing storage for three glove boxes.

1 Each Cabinet Add On #1 Non Standard Additional Cabinet Add On

Install customer supplied Medvault above pass thru in cabinet.

Medvault 2.75 large Mechanical Override St. Door WIFI STD

Model 5540.

MODULAR INTERIOR - ELECTRICAL

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2 Set Antenna - Coax

2 Each Outlet - 12V 12 Volt DC 20 Amp cigar style outlets will be located in the action area and in the advanced life support cabinet.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

3rd 12V in Lower ALS

7 Each Outlet - 110V - Lighted 110 Volt AC GFI duplex lighted outlets will be located in the action area, the telemetry, as well as the advanced life support cabinet.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

(1) passenger side of console

(1) upper bulkhead cabinet of ALS

(1) Upper ALS

(1) foot end of squad bench

(1) telemetry

(1) ALS

(1) Lower CPR seat section

1 Each Outlet - Oxygen - Single A single O2 outlet provided at the head end of the squad wall.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

1 Set Outlet - Oxygen - Dual Dual O2 outlets shall be provided in the action area.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

1 Each Outlet - Vacuum Ohio style quick disconnect vacuum outlet provided in the action area wall.

1 Each Electrical System - V- Mux 12V with 2 Rocker

Switch Panels (Standard)

12v V-Mux switch printed circuit panel electrical system shall be provided in the cab console and in the action area of the module.

2 Each Pre Wire - 12V Radio 12v radio pre-wires at the front console and rear action area.

##Exact location and quantity can be changed at the pre-construction meeting

1 Each Vacuum Pump Electric vacuum pump installed in the exterior compartment, plumbed to the vacuum outlet on the rear action area wall.

##Exterior Compartment location will be either L2 or L1.5 depending on the customer's choice.

1 Each Timer - 15 Minute Delay - Momentary Rocker Switch

(If you chose VMUX)

1 Each Clock - Digital - Intellitec (Standard)

A digital EMS clock shall be provided at the Action Area wall.

MODULAR INTERIOR - SAFETY &

RESTRAINTS

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1 Each Safety Restraint - A Bar with Sharps

& Trash Holder

Formed Stainless Clad Steel Tubing in shape of an "A". A-bar is mounted at the head of the squad bench and has formed areas to hold a sharps container and an area to hold waste.

Add Safety Restraint - Black Angled Net

3 Each Seat Belt - 6 Point Harness

All seated positions shall have a 6 point safety harness seat belt system.

2 Each Grab Rail - Ceiling - 80" Yellow (Standard)

1.25" diameter x 80" yellow grab bars shall be provided and securely fastened to the ceiling over the primary cot and over the squad bench.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

3 Each Grab Handle - 18" Yellow (Standard)

1.25" diameter x 18" yellow grab bars shall be provided at each entry door.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

3 Each Grab Handle - Interior V Style - Yellow (Standard)

V-Style yellow grab handles shall be provided on the side and rear entry doors.

MODULAR INTERIOR DETAILS

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1 Each Suction - Rico - Action Area (Standard)

A RICO RS4X disposable aspirator will be installed in the action area and connected to the vacuum inlet by a quick connect coupler.

2 Set IV Hanger - Ceiling Mount (Standard)

IV Hangers will be recessed in the ceiling over the head and foot end of the primary cot.

1 System Upholstery - Vinyl - Gunmetal Gray (Standard)

Seamless vacuum formed vinyl material, gun metal gray, provided on the attendant seat, squad bench cushions and CPR cushions.

1 Set Seat - Attendant Child 3 Point Safety - Gunmetal

Gray w Swivel Base

- Wise (Standard)

Attendant seat with child safety seat, 3 point harness and swivel base shall be located at the head end of the primary cot.

Seat must be reclining.

1 System Cot Fastener - Floor Plate w Power Source - Stryker

(Customer Supplied)

A cot fastener Floor Plate with Power Source shall be center mounted on the floor of the module.

1 System Cot Fastener Mount

- Center (Standard)

The cot fastener shall be center mounted in the patient module.

NON-EMERGENCY LIGHTS - INTERIOR

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2 Each Lights - Action Area/ Telemetry - LED

3" round Whelen 3SC0CDCR LED lights shall be located in the action area and telemetry area.

10 Each Lights - Dome - Whelen LED (Standard)

Whelen 8" LED Dome patient compartment lights with dual level lighting will be located in the ceiling.

##Exact location & quantity can be changed at pre-construction meeting

1 Each Lights - Strip - Headliner - White

White LED strip lights shall be installed left and right of the HVAC ducted air system.

Wired to 15 min timer

HVAC SYSTEM

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1 Each Exhaust Fan The patient compartment shall be ventilated with fresh outside air via one (1) static intake vent and one (1) power exhaust vent.

2 Each Cowl Vent An aluminum cowl vent shall be provided on the exterior to cover the intake vent.

1 System AC - 12 Volt / 110 Volt

- Ducted - Dual Top Mount Condenser –

Brushless – (1) Digital Thermostat - Shroud - 30

Amp Blue Cover Shoreline

A Hoseline 12 Volt/110 Volt HVAC system with top mounted condenser and custom shroud shall be installed on the module.

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS

One New 4500 or 5500 Ambulance Chassis and Body

BID:

Option 1: DIESEL CHASSIS AMBULANCE $

Option 1: DISCOUNTS DUE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS $

VEHICLE PRICE: IF PAID BY PO# AND DELIVERED

TO COLQUITT COUNTY This price will be paid thirty (30) days after delivery. $

VEHICLE PRICE: IF PAID WITH COUNTY

PURCHASING CARD This price may be processed immediately upon delivery. $

LIST OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN BID PRICE:

STATE AND EXPLAIN WARRANTY TO BE INCLUDED IN BID PRICE:

STATE IDENTITY OF EQUIPMENT ON WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED:

Earliest Delivery Date:

Latest Delivery Date:

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