EMS ALS Ambulance

The Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) of the City of Pittsburgh is soliciting bids for the procurement of three (3) Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulances through Request for Proposal #2025-RFP ELA-175. The procurement targets the replacement of aging ambulances with new, purpose-built emergency medical service vehicles manufactured in North America that meet current operational standards. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including firm qualifications, team qualifications, project approach, and a cost proposal. The evaluation will be points-based, with weightings across five categories: firm qualifications (15%), team qualifications (15%), project approach (30%), cost proposal (30%), and MWDBE/VOSB good faith effort (10%). A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2025, at 10:00 am, to be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, with proposal submissions due on September 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Specific vehicle requirements include compliance with KKK-A-1822 Federal Specifications, using a Ford F-550 4x4 commercial chassis, and meeting Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) guidelines.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and commitment requirements for Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWDBE) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), with 10% of evaluation points dedicated to good faith efforts in these areas. Vendors must complete MWDBEVOSB commitment forms and provide detailed documentation demonstrating compliance. The contract will be subject to various city ethics, labor, and procurement regulations, with the ELA reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate terms with selected vendors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves three fully equipped ALS ambulances with comprehensive specifications, including specialized equipment like Stryker Power-Load cot systems, Motorola radios, Dell rugged tablets, and other emergency medical response technologies. Delivery is specified not to exceed 120 calendar days from chassis receipt, with provisions for manufacturing inspections including pre-construction, mid-build, and pre-delivery site visits by City representatives. Warranty provisions are extensive, including a lifetime structural body warranty, six-year electrical and paint warranties, and fifteen-year interior cabinet warranty.