Custom Built Ambulance

Tift County Board of Commissioners and Tift County Fire Rescue (EMS Division) are soliciting proposals for two custom-built Type I ambulances, with detailed specifications for a 2025 or current model Ford F-450 chassis and a 14-foot module featuring a side-door-forward configuration. The procurement requires vendors to provide comprehensive ambulance units that meet Commission on Ambulance Accreditation (CAAS) standards, with specific requirements for chassis, module interior and exterior, and mandatory equipment including a Stryker Power Load system, Motorola radios, oxygen system, and generator. Proposals are due by 10:00 A.M. on August 5, 2025, and must be submitted to the County Clerk's office with one original and three copies. The county reserves the right to reject any proposals and may engage in subsequent discussions and revisions with bidders. All proposed equipment must be new, with used or refurbished equipment explicitly unacceptable, and vendors must provide a service facility and comprehensive warranties for various ambulance components.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors have two pricing options: one where the county supplies the chassis and equipment, and another where the vendor provides the complete ambulance. The total bid amount must include all applicable charges, with delivery specified to 316 West 2nd St., Tifton, GA 31794. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive specifications suggest a complex and potentially substantial procurement value. The RFP indicates that the successful vendor must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with CAAS standards, and the ability to meet extensive equipment and performance requirements. Vendors will likely be evaluated on their ability to provide a turnkey ambulance solution that meets the precise technical specifications and quality standards outlined in the request for proposals.