Amubulance Remounts

Greenville County in South Carolina is seeking sealed bids for a specialized ambulance remount project, soliciting vendors to transform three existing ambulance modules by installing them onto new 2023 F-450 XLT Crew Cab Chassis. The procurement, identified as IFB #24026, requires comprehensive vehicle modifications including suspension upgrades, electrical system enhancements, emergency lighting installations, and interior/exterior renovations. Vendors must be members in good standing with the National Truck Equipment Association (N.T.E.A.) and its Ambulance Manufacturer's Division, and must conform to KKK Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance. The project demands extensive technical capabilities, including installing Liquid Spring rear suspension, diamond plate running boards, Whelen emergency lighting, Federal Signal siren systems, and Stryker power load cot mount systems. Key submission deadlines include bid responses due by September 25, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with a tentative award date of September 26, 2023, and a purchase order to be issued on October 3, 2023. The selected vendor must complete the remount within 90 days of receiving the chassis and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE), though no specific set-aside percentages are detailed. Vendors must comply with the Illegal Immigration Reform Act and Prison Rape Elimination Act, and provide references demonstrating their qualifications. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a significant investment in emergency medical service vehicle infrastructure. The project requires vendors to provide a detailed pricing proposal with unit costs for the ambulance remounts, including space for sales tax calculations. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1,000,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation coverage. The procurement process emphasizes technical expertise, with requirements for precise modifications, system testing, including a 4-hour pressurized nitrogen leak test for the oxygen system and a minimum 100-mile test drive with final adjustments before delivery. Vendors must also ensure the remount meets CAAS GVS 2.0 requirements and be prepared for comprehensive inspection and certification processes.