LAYTON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE
FOR A TYPE 2 AMBULANCE
2022
BID SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The following is an outline of specifications and request for the purchase of a Type 2 Ambulance. The requested apparatus is primarily for inter-facility transports. This purchase is subject a final budget approval by the Layton City Council.
VENDOR PROPOSALS DUE BACK
All proposals offered under this specification are due back to the Layton City Fire Department on or before Friday, July 8th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Proposals may be emailed, mailed, or hand delivered to Fire Station #51:
Layton City Fire Department
530 North 2200 West
Layton, Utah 84041
(801) 336-3940
(801) 546-0901 fax
Mailed or hand delivered proposals should be sealed and clearly marked '2022 Ambulance Purchase'.
Emailed proposals should be read receipt tagged and to bwilkes@laytoncity.org
SPECIAL BID INSTRUCTIONS
The total bid price shall include all fees, costs, training, and delivery associated with specified apparatus.
These specifications are written to be descriptive and set a minimum standard of quality and not to be restrictive. However, the Layton City Fire shall be the sole judge as to which bid constitutes the lowest bid and/or most responsible offer. Price is only one consideration. Delivery, delivery date, maintenance, service, and quality are among other factors that will be considered in the award of the bid. Layton City Fire does not bind itself to accept low bid. Layton City Fire reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted under this request. Layton City Fire reserves the right to negotiate options with the successful bidder on equipment or other items specified by this proposal. Layton City Fire reserves the right to negotiate payment terms and incentives with the successful bidder.
Any questions regarding these specifications during the bid process shall be directed to the following contact.
Battalion Chief Brad Wilkes
Layton City Fire Department
530 North 2200 West
Layton, Utah 84041
(801) 336-3940
(801) 546-0901 fax
bwilkes@laytoncity.org
INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
It shall be the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery of a complete apparatus equipped as hereinafter specified. These specifications shall cover only the general requirements as to the type of construction and test to which the apparatus shall conform, together with certain details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder shall conform.
Bids are desired from companies that have an established reputation in the field of ambulance construction and have been in business for a minimum of 15 years. Further, bidder shall maintain dedicated service facilities for the repair and service of products. Evidence of such a facility shall be included in bidder proposal.
Each bidder shall furnish satisfactory evidence of their ability to construct the apparatus specified and shall state the location of the factory where the apparatus is to be built. The bidder shall also show that the company is in position to render prompt service and to furnish replacement parts. Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of 'Contractor's Specifications' consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed and to which the apparatus furnished under contract shall conform. These specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component parts and equipment.
The attached specification defines a heavy-duty, commercial emergency medical vehicle, built to withstand adverse driving conditions. The vehicle shall meet or exceed the latest revision to federal specification KKK-A-1822, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Ambulance Manufacturer's Division (AMD) standards and Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Program Truck Guidelines.
This invitation is extended to all qualified vendors/manufacturers that are specifically in the business of building emergency medical vehicles and/or equipment.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
LAYTON CITY does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the employment or the provision of services. If you are planning to attend this public meeting and, due to a disability, need assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please notify the City eight or more hours in advance of the meeting. Please contact Jamie Senninger at 437 North Wasatch Drive, Layton, Utah, 84041, (801) 336-3826 or (801) 336-3820.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting may involve the use of electronic communications for some of the members of the public body. The anchor location for the meeting shall be the Layton City Council Chambers, 437 North Wasatch Drive, Layton City. Members at remote locations may be connected to the meeting electronically. .