Type1AmbulanceWrittenPurchaseDescriptionAmended05282019.docx

TOWN OF DOUGLAS

Kevin D. Morse – Chairman David P. Cortese – Vice Chairman Timothy P. Bonin Harold R. Davis Michael D. Hughes

OFFICE OF THE SELECTMEN

29 Depot Street • Douglas, MA 01516 508-476-4000 Fax: 508-476-1070

TTY 508-476-1619

Matthew J. Wojcik Town Administrator

Suzanne L. Kane Administrative Assistant

ATTACHMENT A: WRITTEN PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

May 7, 2019 Amended May 28, 2019

TYPE 1 AMBULANCE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B, the Town of Douglas is providing this written purchase description as a guide for vendors wishing to respond to an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for one new Type 1 ambulance and associated equipment, as specified herein.

Decision rule: The contract for the desired item(s) will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor who offers the lowest price to the Town, net of the Town’s trade-in of a used ambulance. The Town will purchase the ambulance, associated equipment and warranty options as a complete package.

Minimum requirements: All proposals must meet the criteria below to be considered responsive to the IFB. The vehicle will be a front line emergency medical first response vehicle for the Town. Minimum requirements as follows:

· must meet KKK-1822-F Standard, up to and including the Change #11 notice;

· gasoline powered engine;

· heavy duty suspension;

· vehicle must be equipped with a power assisted loading system;

· power stretcher compatible with loading system or adapted using MCI kit;

· traffic pre-emption device;

· back up camera system;

· inverter with 1200 watt minimum capacity;

· IV fluids warmer;

· radio usable on UHF and VHF bands;

· vehicle must be painted RED;

· cabinet for two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) setups with brackets;

· all emergency and scene lighting must be LED technology;

· patient compartment must have cardiac monitor tower on curb side;

· must include rear chevrons for highway safety and visibility;

· vehicle will be covered by a minimum three (3) year conversion warranty, seven (7) year electrical warranty and lifetime structural warranty;

· AMENDMENT – May 28, 2019: Ambulance must be delivered to Douglas Fire Department no later than 120 days from vendor / outfitter receipt of chassis from the original manufacturer

· AMENDMENT – May 28, 2019: Bidders are advised the Town requires bids to reflect a final bid price net of trade-in of the Town’s existing ambulance, a 2011 Chevrolet G-4500, Class 1, Type 3 Super Warrior Osage Industries ambulance with 86,764 miles on the odometer as of May 28, 2019

· AMENDMENT – May 28, 2019: Bidders may view the trade-in vehicle by prior appointment with the Fire Department up to and including June 11, 2019 by calling 508-476-2267

· Bidders must acknowledge these amendments in writing as a part of their bid submission

· Bid deadline and opening date extended to June 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Town of Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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