Ambulance

Southwestern Community College is seeking to procure a new ambulance through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #2025-2-2) for instructional use in their EMS program. The procurement specifically calls for a 2024 Extended Ford Transit T350 van with raised roof or functional equivalent, with detailed specifications including all-wheel drive, V6 gas engine, 148" wheelbase, Stryker stretcher mount, emergency warning lights, LED lighting, HVAC system, and oxygen system. Key procurement dates include written questions due by February 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET, with electronic bid submissions required through the state's eVP system by March 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The contract is expected to be awarded by March 20, 2025, with an effective date of March 21, 2025. Delivery requirements mandate that the fully assembled ambulance be delivered within 60 calendar days of purchase order receipt to the college's location in Sylva, North Carolina. Vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing and submit a comprehensive bid price that includes all delivery, shipping, handling, and administrative costs.

The solicitation includes a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation goal of 10%, encouraging diverse firms to participate as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Insurance requirements are specified for contract values between the small purchase threshold and $1,000,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single ambulance intended for educational purposes. The bid is open to vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications and operational requirements for a Type I, II, or III ambulance. Electronic responses are mandatory, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with all technical specifications, delivery timelines, and institutional requirements. The procurement appears to be structured to ensure competitive bidding while maintaining specific quality and operational standards for the educational ambulance.