26-36001-002 Remount Ambulance

Putnam County Board of Commissioners is issuing sealed bid solicitation 26-36001-002 for the procurement of a remount ambulance. The county seeks bids for a complete ambulance remount conversion to be installed on a Dodge B4500 4x2 diesel chassis with a 12-foot body. Sealed proposals must be submitted by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:05 a.m., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud; bidders are invited to attend the opening. The successful vendor must deliver the completed ambulance within 150 days of the Notice of Award unless delayed by the chassis manufacturer, and bidders are required to state their estimated delivery timeline in their proposals. Prospective bidders must submit either two paper copies and one electronic copy if submitting physically, or one electronic copy if submitting electronically via the Putnam County website at www.putnamcountyga.us/rfps. All bids remain valid for 90 calendar days following the bid opening date. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and Putnam County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities. Bidders must submit a Work Resume detailing similar projects for which they had direct control and full responsibility, and must complete multiple affidavits certifying non-collusion, lack of conflicts of interest, independent price determination, drug-free workplace compliance, and federal work authorization program participation in accordance with Georgia law.

Local, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses are specifically encouraged to submit proposals. No bid bonds or performance bonds are required; however, successful bidders must provide proof of insurance including Workers' Compensation coverage, General Liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, and Automobile Liability insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limits. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors, set-asides for specific business classifications, or budget range for the contract award. The contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Prospective bidders should obtain the complete bid package from the Putnam County Board of Commissioners through the county website to access all specifications, requirements, and proposal forms necessary to submit a responsive bid.