283-20250624151914 AAA Ambulance

AAA Ambulance Service in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is conducting a reverse auction procurement for four or more new 2025 Type III, Class One (4 x 2) ambulances through a competitive bidding process targeting qualified vehicle manufacturers and vendors. The procurement, authorized during a Board meeting on May 8, 2025, seeks ambulances that must fully comply with federal specification KKK-A-1822, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, National Truck Equipment Association standards, and Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier Program guidelines. Specific technical requirements mandate the ambulances be built on a Ford E-350 Cut-Away chassis with a 7.3L V-8 engine, 6-speed transmission, and comprehensive electrical and environmental systems. Bid documents are available at no charge from the AAA Ambulance Service office or online for $49.99, with sealed bids to be received until 3:00 p.m. on July 16, 2025. Submission methods include hand delivery, mail to 100 Rawls Springs Loop Road in Hattiesburg, or electronic submission via http://www.centralbidding.com. Qualified bidders will be notified at least seven days prior to the reverse auction start date, and AAA Ambulance Service reserves the right to accept the lowest and best bid or reject any submissions.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide comprehensive descriptions and pricing for the 2025 ambulances, with the procurement covering Greene County, Mississippi. The ambulances come with multiple warranties, including a 15-year body warranty, 6-year electrical system warranty, and 4-year paint warranty, with delivery specified to Hattiesburg, MS. While a specific award value is not detailed in the documentation, each ambulance will require a complete initial price/quote that includes comprehensive documentation such as an owner's manual and detailed vehicle drawings. The Board of Directors retains flexibility to waive informalities in the bidding process, and the procurement appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the stringent technical specifications for emergency medical vehicles. Potential vendors should carefully review the technical requirements in the AAA_TYPE_III_BID_SPECS_20251.pdf document to ensure full compliance with the procurement's detailed ambulance construction and performance standards.