Wayne County
North Carolina
Date of Issue: March 16, 2016
Bids Due: April 6, 2016
Time: 3:00 pm
Request for Bid
For 2 Type III E-450
Remounted Ambulances
If you have received this Request for Bid from a source other than the
Wayne County Purchasing Department, it is the responsibility of the
proposer to ensure that all addenda have been received. Bidders can
notify Noelle Woods by email at noelle.woods@waynegov.com to ensure
that your company is added to the distribution list.
However, it is still the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that all
addenda are received prior to submitting a bid.
Invitation to Submit Competitive Bids
For
County of Wayne
224-226 East Walnut St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
Ambulance(s) and Equipment
DATE: March 15, 2016
Wayne County is soliciting competitive, sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of Two (2) Ford
E450 Cutaway Cab/Chassis, Triton 6.8L V10, Gas, 158” WB, 47A Ambulance Prep (2016) remounted
ambulances for Wayne County Emergency Medical Services, 134 North John St., Goldsboro, NC 27530.
Wayne County reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and also reserves the right to accept the bid most
advantageous to the County. Bid proposals shall be returned to Wayne County Finance at P.O. Box 227,
Goldsboro, NC 27533, on or before 3:00 p.m., April 6, 2016. Late bids will not be accepted and will be
returned unopened.
The Ambulances that are scheduled for remount will be on display for all vendors to tour on Wednesday, March
23rd at 2:00 pm located at Station #6, 615N Madison Avenue, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
This invitation is extended to all qualified vendors/manufacturers that are specifically in the business of
building emergency medical vehicles and/or equipment. If you have any questions please submit them in
writing to noelle.woods@waynegov.com.
This invitation is issued by:
Noelle Woods
Purchasing Manager
County of Wayne
P.O. Box 227
224-226 East Walnut Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
Email: noelle.woods@waynegov.com
Schedule of Events Applying to this Procurement
Origination: March 16, 2016
Ambulance Tour Date and Time: March 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Bid Due Date and Time: April 6, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Bidders shall thoroughly examine any drawings, specifications, schedule, instructions
and any other documents supplied as part of this invitation to bid.
Bidders shall make all investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding the content of the
written specifications, drawings and instructions supplied herein. No pleas of ignorance by the bidder
pertaining to the content of the specifications, drawings, schedule or instructions will be considered by the
agency once the deadline for bid submission has occurred. Failure or omission on the part of the bidder to make
the necessary examinations and investigations into the content of the specifications shall not be accepted as a
basis for making variations to the spec. Failure or omission by the bidder to make all clarifications or
explanations of exceptions and conditions that exist or that may exist hereafter shall NOT be accepted as a basis
for making variations to the requirements of the agency or compensation to the bidder.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Bids must be presented on the bid/specification forms attached to this RFB and
returned in a sealed envelope, mailed or hand delivered to:
Noelle Woods
Purchasing Manager
County of Wayne
P.O. Box 227
224-226 East Walnut Street
Goldsboro, NC 27533
Packages shall be plainly marked “Sealed Bid for Ambulance(s) & Equipment”.and submitted by the due
date and time. You will be bidding on (1) remounted ambulance for our EMS department and (1) remounted
ambulance for our Wayne Net department.
ADDENDA: Any addenda to these documents shall be posted on the County’s website and will become a part
of this RFB and the contract. No oral statements, explanations, or commitments by anyone shall be of any effect
unless incorporated into the addenda. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to periodically check the County’s
website before submitting a bid to obtain any addenda that have been issued.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: Proof of current liability insurance shall be supplied. The proof of insurance shall
be a standard ACORD certificate of insurance (COI) or equivalent. If Bidder is successful, the COI shall list
Wayne County as a certificate holder, and evidence of products/completed operations insurance shall be
provided for 5 year from the purchase date. The minimum amount of coverage shall be as follows:
Commercial General Liability:
Each Occurrence: $,1,000,000
Personal and Adv Injury: $1,000,000
General Aggregate: $1,000,000
Products - Comp/OP Agg: $1,000,000
Automotive Liability - Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000
Umbrella/Excess Liability:
Each occurrence: $9,000,000
Aggregate: $9,000,000
Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability
E.L. Each Accident: $1,000,000
E.L. Disease policy - Each Employee: $1,000,000
E.L. Disease - Policy Limit: $1,000,000
Specifications are as follows:
Ford E450 Cutaway Cab/Chassis, Triton 6.8L V10, Gas, 158"WB, 47A Ambulance Prep (2016)
Wheel covers, Phoenix, w/Braided Valve Extenders
Fender Flares, Black Diamond Plate below Fuel & DEF Fill Housing
New Diamond Plate Door Panels, Compartment Doors
Mud Flaps, Rear
New Perko Vent Covers, (2) - Polished Finish
Replace all drip rails
Reline shelves with ribbed rubber matting & stampro
License Plate, Cast Recessed Tag Holder - Centered in Kick plate
Drideck, All Compartments, Color: _Black_
Replace Flip up Rear Step w/Reinforcement
Replace Diamond Plate Bumper Pontoon Covers
Fender Flares, Black Rubber
Rotary Latch, Left Hand Compartment (Trimark)
Rotary Latch, Right Hand Compartment (Trimark)
Weather Stripping / Gaskets, All Compartment & Entry Doors
Compartment A, Batt, B1, B2, D, E, F, C/S Entry, (2) Rear Door
Door Hold Open Devices, Repair/Replaced as Needed
Skirt rails, Lower, Aluminum w/Extruded Rubber Insert
Reflective Tape: White
Check all door latches, handles and hinge
Replace all exterior diamond plate trim
Clean/repair minor laminate, plexi, upholstery chips
Inspect/repair minor damage. Remove components.
Custom Center Console for Switches, Radios, Etc.
New Vinyl Clad Switch Panel for Switches, Siren, Etc.
Powder Coat (Yellow) & Install Center Grab Handle
Powder Coat (Yellow) & Install Entry Door "L" Handles
Replace Upper & Lower Entry Door Panels w/Diamond Plate
Install Norcold refrigerator left lower next to walk thru
Flooring, Lonplate II Gunpowder #424TX, STD
Replace Stainless Steel Thresholds, Floor Trim
Install non-skid tape at C/S & Rear Entry Doors
Cot Fastener, Stryker Dual Mount 6377-000-000
Safety Hook, Short, Stryker 6060-017
Replace ABS Trays w/ABS Gray, Action Area, CPR Back Rest, Telemetry Tray
Siren, Whelen 295SLSA1, Hands-Free
Siren Speaker, Whelen 100 watt
Universal Mounting Bracket, Whelen
WHELEN M9 SERIES LINEAR SUPER LED LIGHTS:
Red, Amber, Blue, White with Clear Lens
Split Color w/ Clear Outer Lens, Side-By-Side, Red/Amber
Split Color w/ Clear Outer Lens, Side-By-Side, Red/White
Flange, Chrome, Adapts M9 to 900 Series Mounting
WHELEN 900 SERIES LIGHTS:
Gradient Opti-Scenelight™, Super LED, Surface Mount
WHELEN M7 SERIES LINEAR SUPER LED LIGHTS:
Red, Amber, Blue, White
Split Color w/ Clear Outer Lens, Side-By-Side, Red/White,
Flange, Chrome
NEW Flange, Chrome, Adapts M7 to 700 Series Mounting
WHELEN M6 SERIES LINEAR SUPER LED LIGHTS:
Red, Amber, Blue, White with Clear Lens
Brake/Tail/Turn
Amber Turn
Back-up Light
Flange, Chrome, Adapts M6 to 600 Series Mounting
WHELEN 500 SERIES LIGHTS:
Whelen 500 Linear Super LED, Red/Clear, Clear Lens
Polished Aluminum Flange, 500 Series
QC Inspection, Exterior Lighting/Electrical
LIGHTS & MISCELLANEOUS:
Clearance Light, CAST Amber LED, '9186-1500-20
Clearance Light, CAST Red LED, 9186-1500-10
Amber LED #67 Corner Cap, EL45012
Red LED #67 Corner Cap, EL45013
Shoreline, 20A Kussmaul Super Auto Eject, White
INTERIOR LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL:
Replace Hos Compartment eline HVAC & Install External Condensor
Refrigerator, Norcold #DE0215T, 12v/110VAC
Whelen LED Dome Light, 8", Round Hi/Lo
PAINT/LETTERING/GRAPHICS:
Paint, Module, OEM White (Summit White)
Red/Amber DOT Reflectors (4-Red, 2-Amber)
Lettering, Reflective Vinyl Package, STD
Striping, Reflective Chevron Package, 3M, Partial Rear
Window Perforation, Printed, Non-Reflective (Ea. Window)
Roof Star, White Border, Installed
OXYGEN, AIR, VACUUM SYSTEMS:
QC Inspection, Oxygen Line Pressure Test (4 Hr. Minimum)
**Must be able to continue Wheel Coach warranty that is current
**Proximity to Wayne County may be a consideration
*** The Wayne Net remounted ambulance must have 2 main oxygen Cylinders on their truck. This will be the
only difference in the two trucks.
BID FORM
Bid No: Type III E-450 Ambulance_
Type III Ambulance
I, (We), the undersigned, after reading and fully understanding the terms, conditions
and
Specifications of Invitation for Bid
I ________________ agree to furnish two Remounted Ambulances Type III
Ambulance(s) at a firm fixed price as specified below.
Item No.
Description
Quantity
Single Unit Cost Extended Cost
1
Type III Ambulance
E-450-EMS
___
$__________
2
Type III Ambulance
E-450-Wayne Net
___
$__________
$_________
(contains (2) main Oxygen Cylinders)
$_________
*Do not include taxes in bid price
I hereby propose to furnish the goods and/or services specified in the Invitation for Bid.
I agree that my bid will remain firm a period of up to 60 days in order to allow the
County adequate time to evaluate the bids. I certify that all information contained in
this proposal is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that I
am duly authorized to submit this proposal on behalf of the firm as its act and deed and
that the firm is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract. I further
certify, under oath, that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement,
connection, discussion, or collusion with any other person, firm or corporation
submitting a proposal for the same product or
service; no officer, employee or agent for Wayne County or any other person(s)
interested in said proposal; and that the undersigned executed this Bid with full
knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized
to do so. It is distinctly understood that the Board of County Commissioners reserves
the right to reject any or all proposals.
COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS
PHONE:
CELL:
FAX:
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:
EMAIL:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: