Type III Ambulance

Catawba Valley Community College is requesting bids on one Type III ambulance for educational use in its Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Medical Science programs under IFB 85-CVCC20273, with sealed bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and contract award anticipated by October 12, 2026. Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with responses provided by September 29.

The ambulance must be a 2026 or 2027 Ford E-350 or E-450 cutaway chassis in Type III module configuration, fully assembled and ready for use, meeting KKK-A-1822-F CN10 and CASS 4.0 safety certification standards and North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services requirements. The scope also includes three ancillary items: one Stryker Stair-Pro Model 6252 or equivalent, one Stryker PowerLOAD or equivalent, and one Stryker PowerPRO 2 Stretcher High Configuration or equivalent. Delivery is required within 180 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order to Catawba Valley Community College's Cyler A. Dunbar Building in Hickory, North Carolina.

Award will be made to the responsive bid offering the lowest price meeting all specifications and requirements. Evaluation includes verification of past performance, references, and financial stability. The bid price shall constitute the total cost to the State, including all shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative fees, submitted on the required Attachment A form.

Vendors must be North Carolina registered in good standing with the electronic Vendor Portal, comply with E-Verify requirements, and register with the North Carolina Secretary of State within 10 business days of award notification. Each vendor must provide at least three customer references for the exact equipment model offered, complete financial certification, and furnish manufacturer authorization to distribute or resell the products. Payment is contingent on inspection and acceptance. The contract term extends from award through completion and acceptance of all deliverables, with no renewal options specified. The college reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors or reject all bids if deemed not advantageous.