283-20250804155302 AAA Ambulance

AAA Ambulance Service, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids to prequalify vendors for a reverse auction to purchase four or more new 2025 Type III, Class One (4 x 2), Configuration A ambulances for Greene County. The procurement process requires bidders to submit detailed specifications for Ford E-350 Cut-Away chassis ambulances with transferable modular bodies, meeting federal specification KKK-A-1822 and industry standards. Bid documents are available for free from the AAA Ambulance Service office or online at http://www.centralbidding.com for a $49.99 fee, with the submission deadline set for August 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Responsive bidders will be notified at least seven days prior to the Electronic Reverse Auction and must provide comprehensive technical details including chassis specifications, modular body construction, electrical systems, lighting, and interior configurations. The evaluation will focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and overall bid responsiveness, with AAA Ambulance Service reserving the right to accept the lowest and best bid or reject any submissions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders can register for the Central Bidding platform at no cost, with potential document download charges for non-members. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the procurement appears to be a replacement or expansion of the current ambulance fleet for Greene County. The bid documents indicate that vendors must provide an initial price/quote per ambulance, though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated. The procurement process includes comprehensive warranty provisions and requires vendors to demonstrate full compliance with detailed technical specifications covering multiple aspects of the ambulance design and functionality. The bid was approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting on July 31, 2025, suggesting formal institutional backing for the procurement process.