Ambulance Remount Specification - Five (5) Units

Rowan County, located in North Carolina, is seeking a competitive bid for the remounting of five existing Type III ambulances currently mounted on Ford E450 Chassis. The procurement involves converting five specific ambulance units (numbered #1528, #1529, #1624, #1717, and #1818) from model years 2014-2018 onto new van cutaway style chassis configurations for their Emergency Services Department. Each remount requires installation of a 2024 or newer van cutaway chassis with the largest available gas engine, meeting CAAS 3.0 standards. Comprehensive modifications include replacing HVAC systems, emergency lighting, interior consoles, medical equipment, and installing new safety components like Stryker cot systems and Knox MedVault systems. Key bidding details include submission of one signed hard copy and one electronic PDF by February 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with preliminary questions due by February 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, and addenda responses to be posted by February 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET.

The invitation to bid does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must provide comprehensive warranties covering materials, workmanship, paint, and bodywork, with pricing inclusive of taxes, bonds, permits, licenses, insurance, and transportation costs. The contract includes a 10% contingency and imposes liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for completion delays. Insurance requirements mandate workers' compensation coverage of $500,000, comprehensive general liability of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, and comprehensive automobile liability of $1,000,000. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders must maintain pricing validity for 90 days after submission, suggesting potential contract values in the range of $250,000 to $500,000 depending on the complexity of the remount specifications and current market rates for specialized ambulance refurbishment services.