(10) Braun Ambulance Remounts

Greenville County, South Carolina is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation for Bid #24118, which involves procuring ten (10) Braun ambulance remounts. The project requires removing patient compartments from existing ambulance units and mounting them onto new 2024 Ford F450 chassis. Vendors must be an Authorized Braun Ambulance Dealer or Service Center and submit comprehensive qualifications including company background, at least three references, National Truck Equipment Association (N.T.E.A.) and Ambulance Manufacturer's Division (A.M.D.) membership documentation, authorized dealer verification, and warranty specifications. The solicitation was released on April 19, 2024, with proposals due on May 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm, and the county anticipates a 120-day completion timeline with a tentative award date of May 14, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendor integrity, reputation, experience, and past performance, with the county reserving the right to award the contract in whole or part. Electronic bid submissions must be made through the county's online procurement portal, and vendors must provide unit pricing for remounts, transportation costs, warranty, and include the applicable 6% South Carolina sales tax.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors must provide a certificate of insurance and comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the solicitation suggests a multi-unit procurement involving ten ambulance remounts, indicating a potentially significant contract value. The county will require successful vendors to adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, and submit a detailed statement of qualifications. The contract will include standard provisions for performance, including potential liquidated damages, and will require compliance with the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act. Prospective bidders should note that the final contract may be subject to annual appropriation, which could impact long-term commitment.