Bid No. 100-24V TYPE III AMBULANCE - Remount.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

Bid Title:

Type III Ambulance – Remount

Bid No. 100-24V

Date of Issue: August 21, 2024

Bid Opening Date: September 6, 2024

Bid Opening: 2:00:00 PM

Issued for:

Onslow County EMS

1180 Commons Drive North

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Issued By:

Onslow County Purchasing Department

234 NW Corridor Blvd.

Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540

Phone: (910) 455-1750

INVITATION:

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, the County of Onslow is accepting sealed bids for three (3) Type III Remount

Ambulances, Bid No. 100-24V. Bids will be received at the Office of the Onslow County Purchasing Department, 234 NW Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540 until 2:00:00 PM, EST, September 6, 2024, at which time the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Only sealed bids will be accepted. No bid will be accepted after the official time and date. To request a copy of the bid document, please contact the Onslow County Purchasing

Department, by phone (910) 455-1750, during regular business hours. The County encourages participation by small, minority, disabled, and woman-owned businesses. The County of Onslow reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

BID REQUIREMENTS

Bidders are required to verify compliance with the following requested items and include with the bid those items as requested or be prepared to furnish at a later date as specified. Lack of compliance may result in automatic disqualification.

1. ___X___ Return bid on Onslow County Bid Form with signature

2. _______ Bid Bond: The Bid Bond must be included in the bid package at the time of opening

3. ___X___ No Bid Bond required.

4. ___X___ Certificate of Insurance upon notification of award.

5. _______ Performance Bond upon notification of award.

6. ___X___ Brochures, catalogs, model numbers or pertinent literature where applicable.

7. ___X___ References (preferably from local governmental units)

8. ___X___ Signature on bid by authorized personnel

9. ___X___ State of Non-Collusion (must be notarized)

10. __X___ Exception to the Bid Form

11. _______ Minority business forms

12. __X___ E-Verify Affidavit (must be notarized)

13. _______ Specification compliance form

The manufacturer shall provide the Onslow County Purchasing Department with a Certificate of Insurance naming the County of Onslow as an additional insured.

SPECIFICATION INFORMATION

For additional information concerning the specifications or bid requirements, please contact Christina Russell, Onslow County Purchasing Division Head, 234 NW Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540, telephone no. (910)

455-1750. All changes in specifications shall be in writing in the form of an addendum and furnished to all bidders. VERBAL INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN AWARDING OF BIDS.

No changes to specification will be permitted within five (5) days prior to the bid opening.

All questions pertaining to this Invitation to Bid shall be submitted in writing no later than

August 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Questions will be emailed to Christina Russell at

Christina_Russell@onslowcountync.gov

Only written questions will be considered formal. Any information given verbally or by telephone will be considered informal. Any questions that the County feels are pertinent to all proposers will be mailed as an addendum to the RFP.

SUBMISSION

The sealed envelope shall be marked on its face with the name of the person, firm or corporation and addressed as follows:

Onslow County Purchasing Dept.

Attn: Christina Russell 234 NW Corridor Blvd.

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Sealed Bid No.100-24V

Bid Opening: 2:00PM, September 6, 2024

Any bid submitted on forms other than the Onslow County Bid Form contained within may be disqualified. If it is questionable that the postal service can deliver your bid on time, it is suggested that it be hand delivered.

Telephone bids and/or faxed bids WILL NOT be accepted. All bids submitted must be typed or written in ink, signed, and sealed by the bidder/contractor’s designated representative.

ALL BIDS MUST MEET AND INCLUDE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BIDDERS BEING PREPARED

TO FURNISH AT A LATER DATE WHERE APPLICABLE, THOSE ITEMS CHECKED “X” ON PAGE TWO

(2) OF “BIDDERS REQUIREMENTS” OR FACE POSSIBLE DISQUALIFICATION.

WITHDRAWAL OF BID

Any bid may be withdrawn without prejudice prior to the official bid opening time or any publicized postponement thereof, or in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-129.1.

REJECTION OF BID

The County of Onslow reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any informalities in a bid.

NOTIFICATION OF AWARD

The successful bidder will be notified within ten (10) working days after the bid award. The County of Onslow will notify the successful bidder in writing, by a PURCHASE ORDER after all prerequisites, specifications have been met by the bidder and the award has been made. VERBAL NOTIFICATION OF THE AWARD IS NOT

CONSIDERED A LIABLE MODE OF NOTIFICATION; THEREFORE, WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED AS

AN OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION.

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS

A. _______ A bid must contain an offer in accordance with specifications. No proposal shall be considered or accepted unless at the time of its filing it is accompanied by a deposit equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal. The bid deposit may be in any of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check, certified check, or a bid bond by a surety licensed in North Carolina. This deposit shall be retained if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract within ten (10) days after the award or fails to give satisfactory surety as required herein (N.C.G.S. 143-129).

B. ___X___ No bid bond is required with this bid.

C. _______ A performance bond and a laborers’ and materialmen’s bond for the full amount of the contract must be given for all construction contracts over $15,000.00 when a project involves two or more contracts whose sum exceeds $50,000.00. If a construction project involves only a single contract, the performance and laborers’ and materialmen’s bonds are not required unless the contract exceeds $50,000.00 (N.C.G.S. 44A-26). In place of the bonds, the contractor may deposit money, certified checks, or government securities (N.C.G.S. 143-129).

D. ___X___ No performance bond or laborers’ and materialmen’s bond is required with this bid.

No bid may be withdrawn after the official award has been made without forfeiture of bid bond deposit when the bid is withdrawn in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-129.1.

AWARD OF CONTRACT

The contract award shall be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder taking into consideration quality, performance and the time specified in the bid for the performance of the contract. Each item shall be quoted and extended with all appropriate discounts, and price shall be held fixed and firm until completion of order.

CONTRACT AWARD EXTENSION

Onslow County, at its option, and upon mutual agreement in writing with the successful bidder, may extend the contract period for pricing and placing orders for an additional twelve (12) month period, following the date of award. This extension, if exercised, may be for additional quantities only. If there is a manufacturer’s price increase for the cost of the chassis, a letter from the manufacturer stating the amount of the price increase and date of increase shall be provided in order for the county to authorize any price adjustments.

VENDOR’S GUARANTEE

By submitting a bid on these specifications, the vendor binds himself to all conditions in these specifications, irrespective of any formalities in his order acknowledgment. No attachment or part may be substituted or applied contrary to manufacturer’s recommendations and standard practice. Any variance with the specifications must be stated with the submitted bid and may, after review of all consequences of the variance, disqualify the bid.

Vendor shall provide remounter’s warranty coverage for the ambulance(s) which coverage shall at, the minimum include:

A Limited Warranty shall be provided on the ambulance remount conversion. The Vendor shall warrant to the original retail purchaser that, for a period of thirty-six (36) months or thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles from the point of delivery, whichever first occurs, the ambulance remount shall be free of substantial defects in remount materials and remount workmanship, which are attributable to Warrantor remount work, and which arise during the course of normal use and service. There shall be a copy of the Warranty statement included with the bid documents.

There shall be a three (3) year/thirty-six thousand (36,000) mile warranty on the Ambulance Remount electrical wiring system effective starting the date County of Onslow accepts delivery of the completed vehicle. It is the intent of this requirement that items not manufactured or installed by the Vendor be excluded. There shall be a copy of the Warranty Statement included as part of the bid documents.

There shall be a two (2) year twenty-four thousand (24,000) paint warranty covering the ambulance conversion and any painting done to the chassis. There shall be a copy of the Warranty statement included with the bid.

Warranty on the chassis portion of the completed ambulance vehicle shall be the responsibility of the OEM chassis manufacturer. The terms of such warranty are set forth in the chassis warranty literature included in the owner’s manual. The Vendor’s sole responsibility with regard to the chassis shall be to provide reasonable assistance to the County of Onslow in obtaining warranty from the chassis manufacturer or its authorized service center.

Vendor guarantees that the equipment is standard new equipment, latest model or regular stock product with all parts regularly used with the type of equipment offered. Each unit delivered is guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period listed below after acceptance of delivery by the County of Onslow. If during this period, any such faults develop, the unit or part affected is to be replaced without any cost to the County of Onslow.

All regularly manufactured stock electrical items shall be listed by Underwriter’s Laboratory, Inc. Other electrical equipment shall be constructed to conform to applicable portions of the National Electrical Code. When electric components are part of the equipment, the manufacturer’s standard guarantee shall apply, unless otherwise specified.

It is the intent of these specifications that the Vendor of these vehicles has the ability to remount and refurbish a complete ambulance within their plant facility, except for the chassis. The Vendor must have significant experience in the remounting and refurbishment of ambulance bodies and performed a minimum of 50 remounts in the last three years. In addition, the Vendor must include with this bid, proof of $1 Million product liability coverage.

DEVIATION: Any deviation from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly identified by the bidder, otherwise it will be considered that equipment offered is in strict compliance with these specifications and requirements, and the successful bidder will be held responsible. Therefore, deviations or exceptions to the bid must be explained in detail on the “Exception to Bid Form” contained in the IFB. The County reserves the right to accept/reject any deviations or exceptions to the bid. Bidder is advised that the response or lack thereof on the deviations or exceptions to the bid does not take precedence over specific responsive or non-responsive provided elsewhere in this IFB.

PERMITS AND ORDINANCES

In all operations connected with the work herein specified, all federal, state, county and local ordinances and laws controlling or limiting in any way, the action of those engaged in the work must be respected and strictly complied with. The vendor is responsible and must obtain all permits and pay fees as required.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Any materials required by this order that are deemed hazardous will be packaged, marked and shipped by the seller to comply with all present and future federal, state and local regulations and will further comply with any special company or manufacturer’s requirements. All SDS sheets (at least two copies) are to be directed to the attention of the Purchasing Division Head.

SAFETY AND HEALTH DEVICE

All equipment shall meet the requirement of the federal government and the State of North Carolina. Equipment shall also conform to applicable standards of all national regulations.

DELIVERY COMPLETION REQUIREMENT

Guaranteed delivery date may be considered in making the award. Any vendor who submits a bid on these specifications agrees to accept our purchase order and agrees to guarantee complete delivery within one-hundred and twenty (120) consecutive calendar days from the Purchase Order date, or as otherwise specified. If vendor feels he cannot meet requested delivery/completion date, he shall so state and give revised date with bid proposal.

AMBULANCES MUST BE SHIPPED PREPAID AND SHALL BE DELIVERED F.O.B.

JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28540.

If delivered to an address other than the address reflected on the Purchase Order, the County of Onslow refuses any and all responsibility for losses and damages. No C.O.D. deliveries will be accepted. Deliveries will be accepted only 8:30 AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of official holidays, when no deliveries will be accepted.

CANCELLATION

The County of Onslow reserves the right to refuse all goods and to cancel all or any part of the contract if contractor fails to meet delivery or performance dates.

INSPECTIONS

The County of Onslow reserves the right to inspect all materials furnished for conformity with the specifications on order. The right is reserved to reject and return, at vendor’s expense (to include re-stocking fees and risk), any unacceptable shipment.

TAXES

The County of Onslow is a tax-exempt organization for federal taxes. The County of Onslow pays the prevailing state and local tax rates. Taxes should not be included in the bid proposal unless so requested and these shall be reflected separately.

PAYMENT

It is the desire of the County of Onslow to pay promptly. All payments will be made within 30 days from delivery of ambulance(s) and receipt of invoice. Invoices shall accompany the delivery of each ambulance. It is the vendor’s responsibility to submit invoices directly to the department address specified on the contract or as “Ship and Bill to” on the Purchase Order. C.O.D payments will not be made upon delivery of the ambulance(s). All freight and/or delivery charges are borne by the bidder unless otherwise specified in bid.

Invoices shall include Purchase Order number, description of item(s) to include VIN number, quantities, unit price, extended price, freight, state and local taxes, and date of delivery. Invoices not on printed billheads shall be signed by vendor.

Invoices exceeding the limits established by this contract/purchase order or for materials or services not qualifying under its specifications as ordered are not subject to payment.

Vendors must provide tax information to include vendor’s full business name, address, “remit to” address, federal tax identification number or social security number if vendor does not have a federal ID number.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Executive order No. 11246, as amended, relative to Equal Employment Opportunity and all other applicable laws, rules and regulations, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, are incorporated herein by this specific reference.

The Contractor further agrees that:

A. in the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this contract, the contractor shall not discriminate against any citizen in the employment of a person qualified and available to perform the work under the contract or purchase order, by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, national origin or ancestry;

B. the Contractor or any person acting on its behalf, shall not in any manner, discriminate against, intimidate, or retaliate against any employee hired for the performance of work under the contract on account of race, color, religion, sex, age handicap, national origin or ancestry; and

C. the Contractor shall include this language in all subcontracts entered into for the performance of the contract/purchase order.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Contractor/vendor warrants and represents that the goods and/or services covered by this contract/purchase order have been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and all other applicable federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

It is the County of Onslow’s policy to take affirmative action to ensure that minority business enterprises are given the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to provide the County with goods and services at competitive prices.

E-VERIFY

As a condition of payment for services rendered under this agreement, vendor shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. Further, if vendor provides the services of the County utilizing a subcontractor, vendor shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter

64 of the General Statutes as well. Vendor shall verify, by affidavit, compliance of the terms of this section upon request by the County.

ALTERNATIVE BIDS

No alternative bids will be accepted unless requested within this Invitation for Bid.

RISK OF LOSS

All risk of loss to the equipment shall remain with the successful bidder until title to the equipment passes to the

County on the acceptance date. After title passes to the County, the County shall bear all risk of loss to the equipment.

INDEMNIFICATION

The successful bidder shall hold the County, to include all Board members and employees, harmless from all liabilities, obligations, losses, claims, damages, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that

a) arise out of, are connected with, or result directly or indirectly from the successful bidder’s failure to perform any of its obligations under this request for bids; or

b) as a result, of a breach of any of the successful bidder’s warranties. No indemnification responsibilities created by this section shall survive and be enforceable after the contract between the County and the successful bidder terminates or expires, and they shall be terminated only by written agreement of the successful bidder and the County. The Contractor shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for any and all claims made against the County of Onslow or any of its officials or agents for the use of any patented process, device or article forming a part of the articles, equipment or services furnished under this contract.

GOVERNING LAW:

All contracts, transactions, agreements, etc. are made under and shall be governed by and in accordance with the

N.C.G.S. 143-129 and North Carolina state law.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

A pre-construction conference will be held within ten (10) days after the purchase order has been issued to the vendor. The purpose of the conference is to review the specifications, details, drawings, and engineering work prior to the commencement of any work.

The successful bidder shall not start construction until one (1) digital set of the plans/drawings are provided and approved by the County. It is recommended that the plans be presented at the pre-construction conference for review. Signed approvals by authorized county personnel must be given prior to any work being started, no exceptions.

The approved drawings will become a part of the final contract documents. An accurate and detailed digital copy shall be kept by both the manufacturer and the County. The vendor shall have one-hundred and twenty (120) consecutive days from the receipt of the purchase order to complete and deliver the product.

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

The representative must be prepared to offer prompt service on the product in the purchaser’s service location.

These mechanics should hold current valid certification from both the chassis and body manufacturers.

The manufacturer shall stock a complete line of all parts for this apparatus. The bidder shall be solely responsible for all warranty work.

INSTRUCTION MANUALS:

The successful contractor shall provide the following sets of manuals:

One (1) operational manual for the apparatus which describes the total operation of the unit, describes all operations of all components attached to the unit and include working diagrams of the electrical system and any other supporting documents which are necessary for an individual operation.

One (1) service manual, these manuals shall provide technical information for each unit. This shall include a parts list for the module as a separate document.

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EXCEPTIONS TO THE BID

Please list here all exceptions to Bid No. 100-24V, contained in the Information for Bidders (IFB).

Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the bid. Any clauses to which the vendor does not take exception will assume to be agreed upon by the vendor. For any exception, please reference with the appropriate page number and heading. Exceptions may or may not be accepted.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type III Box Remount - SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL: All specifications must meet or exceed the latest edition of KKK-A-1822 as well as any applicable

North Carolina OEMS Standards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the ambulances being offered under this Invitation for Bid meets those requirements.

Final inspection and acceptance of the unit is to be at the manufacturer’s facility, with associated travel and lodging costs to be paid by vendor upon County’s request. Unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties, the unit must be inspected and accepted by both a representative of Onslow County Emergency

Services and a representative of Onslow County Vehicle Maintenance. Acceptance is not considered official until both representatives have signed off on the ambulance. Onslow County reserves the right to refuse to accept any unit that does not meet specifications.

The vendor must be prepared to offer prompt, on-site, service on the product in the purchaser’s service location.

These service technicians shall hold current & valid EVT certifications and have received training from the ambulance manufacturer on the diagnosis and repair of the ambulance module and its components. Upon notification, the awarded vendor shall be capable of having service personnel on-site within 24 hours during the business week and with 48 hours on weekends.

CAB & CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS:

New 2022-2026 model year, unregistered chassis

Type 111 with Ambulance Prep Package and factory Cab Steps Option

Minimum GVWR - 14,500 lbs. Minimum Front GAWR – 5,000

Vehicle not to exceed these ratings when fully fueled and loaded with all standard Onslow County equipment and five (5) 200 lb. occupants.

Engine: Gasoline with heavy duty cooling package

Automatic Transmission with overdrive and auxiliary transmission cooler

Electronic auto throttle

Alternator: Minimal extra heavy duty 225 amp each

Power windows and power adjustable exterior mirrors

Electronic Door Locks – Cab and Module Body w/ remote/keyless entry for all entry doors and hidden external power lock release

Tilt steering

Cab lighting - independently controlled overhead cab dome lights

Cruise control

AM/FM radio with clock

Vinyl floor covering in cab

Reclining bucket seats with arm rests – see measurement and clearance requirements below

Heavy duty factory air conditioning

Electrical Timer/Relay system wired to ignition key, allowing accessories and module to maintain power for 30-

60 seconds after ignition key has been turned off

Batteries: Minimum (2) Two Heavy Duty Batteries 750 CCA System

Jumpstart connection under front bumper

Two (2) dash-mounted power point (12-volt cigarette lighter plugs)

Two (2) front end mounted tow hooks

Two (2) cab mounted 120V GFCI electrical outlets, one (1) each behind driver and passenger seat

Auxiliary idle control – high idle (activated when park brake applied)

Spare tire, wheel and tire changing tools (unmounted)

Twelve-month (12) warranty on all new or upgrade equipment and parts added to the module by the manufacturer

Shop manuals one owner’s manual for each vehicle and one parts manual

Phoenix wheel inserts

Cab-chassis Color: Exterior white, interior standard

All units shall work on a single 30-amp shoreline.

Titling Information: Onslow County, 234 NW Corridor Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540

AMBULANCE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: The following specifications describe minimum requirements for an ambulance vehicle. All material used in the construction of the apparatus must be new and of good quality, conforming to current engineering and manufacturing practices. Re-use of existing materials is acceptable if they are found to be structurally sound and safe for use in an emergency vehicle. This includes but is not limited to diamond plate, handrails, and grab bars. Any extensive or sudden changes to the existing structure must be approved by the Onslow County Vehicle Maintenance Director prior to implementation.

The completion of the vehicle, total weight of the finished product body, equipment and accessories must not exceed the chassis manufacturer gross vehicle weight rating for the specified chassis. The ambulance shall be constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained and to the general character of the service to which the ambulance will conduct.

Service material used must be free of defects and suitable for the intended service. The apparatus as constructed must fully comply with federal motor vehicle standards, including additional pertinent acts, amendments and standards in effect at the time of manufacturing.

The body will be a bolted structure. Welding must not be employed in the assembly of the ambulance in a manner that will prevent the ready removal of any component part for service or for repair. All custom manufacturers should have the ability to shear, break and weld.

The existing body shall be used and is of prime commercial quality aluminum and steel. The exterior of the body will remain finished smooth with symmetrically rounded corners and edges, including diamond plate rub rails, presenting a modern and aerodynamic appearance. The body is designed and built to provide impact and penetration resistance, with appropriate channel reinforced to assure rigidity. Any changes to the construction of the body shall not impinge or adversely impact the existing strength and structure of the body.

The apparatus shall be equipped with medical equipment the County specifies. The design of the vehicle shall permit ready accessibility for servicing, replacement and adjustment of compartments, parts and accessories with minimum disturbance of other components and systems.

METAL GAUGE: The metal, aluminum, and tubing sizes are provided as guidelines. The County will accept manufacturer’s standard metal, aluminum, and tubing sizes as per ambulance module manufacturer’s specifications. However, the County reserves the right to make material selection.

Existing body shall be used with appropriate repair/upgrades to ensure the structure is sound and continues to or is improved to meet the specifications listed below.

BODY MOUNTING SUB-STRUCTURE: Upper and lower retaining bushings are to be used. The sills are through bolted through the bushing utilizing grade 8 bolts with a minimum tensile strength of 150,000 psi and minimum yield of 130,000 psi in all ten (10) locations. The cab to body bolt up is to have (15) holes in the “C” structural channel in the front of the body. Point three seven five-inch (.375”) x one inch (1”) grade eight (8) bolts are used. A rubber, high density, all weather, “P” gasket is installed between the cab and the body. The entire undercarriage shall be undercoated.

ROOF: Two-inch (2”) ceiling mounted grab rails shall be provided. Each is to be one point two five inches

(1.250”) in diameter and shall be (6’) length. The rails shall be mounted (1) on each side of the center access panel and not recessed. The rails include rounded safety corners and shall have three (3) integral stanchions for attachment to ceiling. Grab rails shall not have any covering or cushions.

SIDE WALL: All exterior doors shall be equipped with exterior compartment drip deflectors and the drip deflectors shall be a part of the door frame extrusion without rivets and/or screws. The module shall have interior metal tapping plates welded to the frame for the support of installed cabinets and accessories. All hardware and fasteners utilized in the construction of the module unit shall be stainless steel.

COMPARTMENT(S) DOOR(S): All doors should include replacement of door latching system and handles.

The compartment door panels shall be polished diamond tread stock. All compartments shall be equipped with drip-decking. The locking devices shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

The curbside entry doorstep well shall be automatically lighted when opened. All lights interior and exterior shall be replaced with L.E.D. The module shall have at the minimum a six-inch (6”) grab handle on each entry door.

All module windows shall be privacy windows.

FLOOR: Structural support should be upgraded to accommodate Stryker Power-Load system. The flooring shall extend the full length and width of the patient compartment consisting of a minimum of ¾ inch plywood, seven ply exterior grade. The flooring shall be covered with a no wax commercial heavy duty vinyl covering diamond shape Lon plate or similar product (seascape smoke). The framing system and framing welding techniques shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Aluminum sub floor shall be 1/8 inch between the frame and plywood floor shall be installed. Do not install aluminum under treated Plywood unless installed with an approved barrier. The vinyl flooring is to be extended up the sidewall a minimum of three inches (3”).

REAR BUMPER STEP/TRIM: The rear bumper step shall be replaced with a full width construction with center section to be open grate with flip-up. It shall be constructed with aluminum tubing and diamond tread with steel piano hinges sufficient in size to meet construction and safety standards. It shall have a full-length riser kick panel below rear doors and above bumper constructed of diamond tread. Diamond tread rub rails along lower edge of the module skirt shall be provided. There shall be undercarriage skid rails placed under each rear bumper support to protect bumper.

FENDERS: Fenders shall be constructed with rubber fender flares half rounded.

LETTERING AND PAINT: The exterior of module shall be re-painted white to match OEM chassis. All exterior surfaces shall be prepared and painted in accordance with current Federal KKK specifications.

SIREN AND WARNING LIGHTS: The entire system shall conform to current Federal KKK specifications.

All lights shall be L.E.D. load lights to automatically activate when rear or side doors are open or in reverse.

AUDIBLE WARNING EQUIPMENT: The unit shall be equipped with a siren with full function including PA, wail, yelp, phaser and hands-free siren/horn override. Two (2) speakers should be mounted in the front of vehicle.

The entire system shall conform to current Federal KKK specifications.

ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM: The electrical power system shall be a two (2) battery system with protective heat shields. The wiring looms to be high temperature Packard electrical split type. The wiring shall be color coded with numbers and/or function codes embossed approximately every six inches (6”). The wiring harness should utilize machine crimped Amp style connectors. The power distribution panel may be located either in the interior or in an exterior lockable compartment and shall be easily accessible for service. All wiring shall be a minimum of 12 AWG. The wiring installed to be automotive harness design. The entire system shall conform to current federal KKK specifications. Detailed electrical schematics shall be provided with unit at time of delivery.

PATIENT COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL: The patient compartment shall have L.E.D. lights over stretcher and over squad bench. There shall be 4 L.E.D. fixtures on the ceiling, which will be connected to a fifteen-minute checkout timer at head of squad bench (curbside wall). There shall be five (5) 120-volt AC duplex outlets location to be specified at pre-construction conference meeting. All 120-volt AC duplex wall outlets shall be GFCI protected with energized indicator light and wired to exterior shoreline.

A radio cabinet shall be integrated into module design. Cabinet shall be prewired with 12volt power via 8-gauge wiring and coax cable for 800 MHz radio (RG-58 shielded coax) with 800 MHz radio antenna installed on roof.

Three (3) 12VDC outlet power source shall be provided and locations to be specified at pre-construction conference meeting.

Shoreline connection shall be a 30-amp, located on driver’s side. The 30-amp shoreline shall also connect to engine block heater and battery conditioner.

TRUCK CAB AND AMBULANCE BODY INTERIOR:

Fully reclining, arm-rest equipped driver and passenger seats, adjustable for height

Two (2) 120-Volt AC GFCI-equipped duplex outlets (1 behind each seat).

DRIVER’S CONSOLE and SWITCH PANEL:

Unit shall be equipped with custom console for one (1) radio; siren, (4) glove box holders, 2 drink holders. Items shall be bolted in the cab but easily removable by one person.

• All switch back lighted and permanently labeled

• Lighted paddle type master switch

• Third un-designated row of rocker switches to allow for expansion

• Warning light and scene light control switches

• Horn to siren switch

• Door ajar indicator

• Compartment ajar indicator

• Patient compartment dome lights group switch

• Spotlight, hand-held, 750,000 CP wired in console to an on/off rocker switch.

• All rocker switches shall be replaced with new and labeled

ACTION WALL: The action area shall be equipped with a control panel clearly labeled and of a material easy to clean.

The unit shall also be equipped with a dome light control switch, technician switch panel on hinged access door for access to this area, power exhaust vent switch, onboard wall suction switch. Unit shall have integral suction unit w/ vacuum outlet and mounting bracket for disposable Bemis style or equivalent suction canister. Action

Area light with switch.

OPTIONAL: Action area wall and wall behind the squad bench may be of whiteboard material. The material must be easily cleaned and of high quality.

PATIENT COMPARTMENT MEDICAL: The County will be equipping the patient compartment with a

Stryker MX-Pro hydraulic cot system, requiring distance from the back of door to the end of stretcher shall be 12” with the back doors closed with 2 mounting position hardware in the floor.

SAFETY FEATURES: The following safety features shall be provided:

• Sharps container bracket mounted to wall at rearward of bench seat.

• Padded vinyl door trim panels and head knockers.

• All vinyl to be heavy-duty woven Marine type.

• Seat cushions on squad bench and attendant seat shall be a minimum of 3 inches thick.

• Overhead grab rail installed into the ceiling joist/frame/cross-member.

• Entry door grab handles to include individual entry handle to side door.

• Seat belts bolted to chassis structure

• Two (2) no smoking signs

• Certified 02-cylinder retention device, universal type (metal construction, metal retaining straps)

• All outside compartments are to be illuminated with rope type lighting to include the ALS compartment.

• One (1) fire extinguisher mount installed and to be identify at pre-construction conference meeting.

ATTENDANT SEAT (Child Seat): The attendant seat shall be a captain chair, adjustable without armrest on a metal platform, with integral child safety seat. Retractable seat belt bolted to chassis. Install pullout drawer under seat.

REFRIGERATOR: A refrigerator for medication control is required to be mounted and installed inside the module.

The refrigerator shall be an AC/DC Marine model DE-0740 or equivalent. Refrigerator shall have 1.7 cubic feet of interior space with integral venting. Approximate size: 20.5”H x 15.25W” x 17.75D”. Unit should be equipped with an automatic AC to DC change over and a reversible door.

Refrigerator and cooling cabinet shall be wired to run only when engine is running, or unit is on shore power.

BOX: Manufacturer year of box shall be 2010 or newer.

BID FORM – Page 1 of 2

Bid No. 100-24V

Ambulance - Remount Bid

The County is soliciting bids to purchase (3) new model year 2022-2026 cab and chassis ambulance with manufacture year remount box being 2010 or newer.

I, (We), the undersigned after reading and fully understanding the terms, conditions and specifications of Invitation for Bid No. 100-24V, agree to furnish remount ambulance(s) on a new 2022-2026 cab & chassis and make all necessary replacement/repairs as specified in the specifications attached at a firm fixed price as shown below:

Item No. Description Qty. Unit Cost Extended Cost

1 Type III Box Mount 3 $________________ $_________________

Ambulance Cab & Chassis

List the Year/Make/Model for each Ambulance Cab & Chassis:

Year __________ Make: _______________________ Model No. _____________________________

List the Year/Make/Model for each remount BOX:

Are you an authorized remount / refurbish chassis dealer? Yes _______ No _______

Delivery Date:

Must be able to deliver within 120 days from date of purchase order? Yes _______ No _______

If no, please state earliest delivery date. _________________________

BID FORM – Page 2 of 2

I hereby propose to furnish the goods and/or services specified in the Invitation for Bid. I agree that my bid will remain firm a period of up to 60 days in order to allow the County adequate time to evaluate the bids.

I certify that all information contained in this proposal is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that I am duly authorized to submit this proposal on behalf of the firm as its act and deed and that the firm is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract.

I further certify, under oath, that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement, connection, discussion, or collusion with any other person, firm or corporation submitting a proposal for the same product or service; no officer employee or agent of the County of Onslow or any other proposer interested in said proposal; and that the undersigned executed this Bid with full knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized to do so.

It is distinctly understood that the County of Onslow reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that he/she has received all addenda issued prior to submitting a Bid. Please acknowledge receipt of addenda:

Addenda No._____ Dated Addenda No. _____ Dated ______

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: ____________

Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: ______________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________

Print Name: _______________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ______________________________________________________

ANTI-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF ONSLOW

________________________________________________, being first duly sworn deposes and says that:

1. He/She is the ___________________ of ________________________________________ the bidder that has submitted the attached bid;

2. He/She is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached bid and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such bid;

3. Such bid is genuine and is not collusive or sham bid;

4. Neither the said bidder, nor any of its officers, partners, owners agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other bidder, firm or person to submit collusive or sham bid in connection with the contract for which the attached bid has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other bidder, firm or person to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price of any other bidder to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the County of

Onslow, or any person interested in the proposed contract; and

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached bid are fair and proper and are not contained by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties, in interest, including this affiant.

___________________________________ Title

(SEAL) ___________________________________ Signature

___________________________________ Date

THIS MUST BE NOTARIZED

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the ______ day of ________________, 20____.

Notary Public _______________________________

County of _____________, State of ______________

My Commission expires _______________________

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE – E-VERIFY

COUNTY OF ONSLOW

I, ____________________________ (the individual attesting below), being duly authorized by and on behalf of

________________________________ (hereinafter "Contractor") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or affirms as follows:

1. Contractor understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of

Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 65 of the North Carolina General

Statutes; and

2. Contractor understands that “Employer”, as defined in NCGS§64-25(4), are required by law to use E-Verify to verify the work authorization of the employee through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS§64-26(a). The term “Employer” does not include State agencies, counties, municipalities, or other governmental bodies.

3. Contractor is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this State and that employs

25 or more employees in the state of North Carolina. (mark Yes or No)

a. YES _____, or

b. NO _____

4. Contractor will ensure compliance with E-Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Contractor to perform work under Contractor’s contract with Onslow County.

5. Contractor shall keep the County of Onslow informed of any change on its status pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter

64 of the North Carolina Statutes.

This ____ day of _______________, 20___.

Signature of Affiant

Print or Type Name: _________________________

State of ____________________ County of _____________

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, this the _____ day of

________________, 20___.

My Commission Expires:

Notary Public

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O fficial/N o tarial

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