Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Ambulances

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking one vendor to provide two Type 1 Ambulances that meet the minimum requirements of this IFB. The ambulances will be used for daily operations and must conform to "Star of Life" KKK-A-1822F standards and Mississippi Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Rules and Regulations. The vendor must provide a detailed discussion addressing specifications, including chassis and module requirements, cabinetry, and monitoring and communication systems. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest and best cost of the validated bids. • The ambulances must have a new International or equal chassis with two-wheel drive and a diesel engine. • The module must have a minimum 20-year warranty with remount coverage by the manufacturer or certified representative. • The vendor must provide progress updates monthly on vehicle build and include pictures. • The ambulances must have a certified maintenance service center or approved manufacturer service center within 25 miles of Jackson, Mississippi. • The vendor must provide estimated delivery date. • The ambulances must have a minimum of six oxygen outlets and four medical air outlets. • The module must have a minimum of two built-in suction and/or vacuum systems. • The ambulances must have a monitoring system in the forward module with continuous monitoring of a forward-facing camera. • The vendor must provide a control console between the seats with a clipboard divider in the rear of the console. • The ambulances must have grab handles six feet long on both sides of the stretcher. • The vendor must provide a medical air pump and a fluid impervious medical flooring with edges extending a minimum of three inches up the side walls. • The ambulances must have one ABC dry chemical, multi-purpose fire extinguisher mounted in a quick-release bracket in the patient module. • The vendor must provide a warming cabinet for fluids and a CompX eLock narcotics drawer or box with WiFi capabilities.