REQUEST FOR BIDS #21-006 RE-Bid
This Request for Bids involves the purchase of Type I
Ambulances for Wake County Government.
Bid Due Date: March 3, 2021 3:00 pm
Late bids, regardless of delivery means, will not be accepted !!!!
No fax bid accepted
Deliver Bids by email or hard copy:
Option 1) Deliver To: Tom Wester – Room 2900
Wake County Procurement Services
Wake County Justice Center 301 S. McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Option 2) Email to
[email protected]
Acceptable file types are: Word, Excel, pdf, and like. Zip files will be rejected.
All files will be submitted for virus scan. Any files containing such will be rejected
with no automatic re-submittal. Files submitted are to be directly related to the
subject RFP. No promotional type material will be considered. Vendors should
submit their responses via email to the mailbox listed above. File attachments would
need to be specific file types (Word, Excel, PDF, etc.). Zip files would not be allowed.
File size limits are feasible as the default maximum size supported for the entire
email would be 35MB.
Any failure of a file to be received, for any reason, will be totally a vendor /
submitter responsibility.
The decision to receive responses by email will be a Wake County decision on a case
by case basis.
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Physically delivered bids shall include one (1) original and two (2) copies of their bid.
SPECIAL NOTE: Procurement Services is located at the Wake County Justice Center. Access may be by either
300 S.Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 or
301 S.McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
The McDowell Street address is closer proximity to Procurement Services. The Justice Center is beside the Public Safety Center and directly across Salisbury Street from the Wake County Courthouse. IN EITHER CASE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH SECURITY AND METAL DETECTION IF YOU HAND DELIVER YOUR BID.
Also, all delivery couriers will be required to go through the same, security and metal detection, before being allowed access.
PLEASE FACTOR THIS INTO YOU BID DELIVERY PLANS AS NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED AND LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
All questions must be submitted in writing to Tom Wester at the following emailed: [email protected] SCHEDULE
Bid Issue date: Feb 16, 2021 Questions due: Feb 19, 2021 Addenda Issued Feb 24, 2021
Bid due: March 3, 2021 BEFORE 3:00 pm
All clarifications and changes will be issued by written addenda only. Any addenda will be issued and posted on the Wake County Government website. The intent is not to issue any addenda within seven (7) days prior to the time and date set for receipt of bids. It is solely the vendor’s responsibility to ascertain that they have all
necessary information, including any and all addenda, prior to submitting a bid. Wake County assumes no responsibility for any oral information. Wake County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and make award as in the best interest of the county, considering all factors, including but limited to: price, quality, performance, references, delivery time, etc.
BID SUBMISSION
Complete Price, options, specifications and Bidder information below in the entirety:
In any case that the specifications cannot be met, an “Exception” to the bid item must bedocumented. Each exception shall reference the item number of the document and a clear explanation. The following pages/sections of the RFB must be submitted with your delivered or e-mailed bid. Bid must be submitted in a 3 ring binder (1 original, 2 copies) with tabs clearly labeled in the follow order:
Tab#
1. Bid Page
2. Statement regarding CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0, (per 1.1) 3. Exceptions
4. Subcontracted vendors (per 2.1) 5. Past Customers (per 2.1.2)
6. Quantity of like size builds last 12 months (per 2.1.3) 7. List any open litigations (per 2.1.4)
8. Will bidder honor contract extension? (per 2.4) 9. Warranty Statements (per 2.5)
10. Nearest service facility (per 2.5.2)
11. Ambulance testing: A single letter from the independent testing laboratory that performed the tests certifying that the following tests have been conducted and passed. Any and all test documents must only be presented upon request of Wake County.
BID PAGE
(5) Five, 2020 or newer Model Year Ambulances, as per specifications, with Chassis, terms and conditions. Wake County reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of ambulances purchased at any time during the contract. In addition, Wake County purchases ambulances for its partnering agencies that may have slight variations in specifications that will be discussed individually prior to issuing of Purchase Orders.
Price:
1 each Ambulance per attached specs $_______________ each
5 Total Ambulance per attached specs $_______________total
Delivery schedule to complete one unit ____________days
Delivery schedule to complete all 5 total ____________days
Options 1:
In addition, the bidder is to provide pricing for the following items. The following items ARE to be included in the base price but itemized pricing is requested. Wake County will have the right to deduct these items at the price credits below or purchase additional units individually.
A. Cot, Stryker Power Pro XT (6506) (deduct price) (-)$______________ B. Stairchair, Stryker Stair Pro (6252) (deduct price) (-)$______________
Options 2:
In addition, the bidder is to provide a single unit price alternative for the curbside body door to be a slider rather than hinges. This is an add option. The door shall slide on a track to the rear of the vehicle. If you are able to provide this option, you are also required to provide clear documentation that this option is in compliance, approved and tested for safety by: FMVSS 206, Federal Ambulance Specification KKK-A-1822F, and CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0. If you cannot provide the required documentation, please leave this option blank.
A. Sliding curbside body door in lieu of hinged door (add price) (+)$____________
Chassis Specifications:
OEM Chassis Year, Make, Model ____________________________
OEM GAWR Front ____________________________
OEM GAWR Rear ____________________________
OEM GVWR ____________________________
Payload ____________________________
Curb weight-as built-front axle ____________________________
Curb weight-as built-rear axle ____________________________
Total Curb weight-as built ____________________________
Customer usable payload (GVWR less Total Curb weight) ____________________________
By signing below, bidder certifies that they meet all specifications throughout this bid document or
have noted otherwise in “Tab #3 Exceptions”.
Bidder Information:
Company Name: ___________________________________________________________ Public or Private Company?:___________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
Person Authorized to Sign Bids: ___________________________________________(print) Signature: __________________________________________________________
Table of Contents
1.0 Scope, Purpose, and Classification ... 5
2.0 Special Conditions... 7
3.0 Technical Requirements – Cab/Chassis ... 14
4.0 Electrical System and Components ... 17
5.0 Vehicle Lighting Requirements ... 23
6.0 Cab-Body Driver Compartment and Equipment ... 27
7.0 Vehicle Body and Patient Area ... 29
8.0 Additional Systems, Equipment, and Supplies... 43
9.0 Preparation for Painting, Color, and Markings ... 45
10.0 Quality Assurance Provisions ... 47
11.0 Tests ... 47
12.0 References and Standards ... 48
14.0 Design Concept Illustrations ... 50
1.0 Scope, Purpose, and Classification
1.1 Scope. This specification covers a new commercially produced surface emergency medical care vehicle(s), hereinafter referred to as ambulance or vehicle. A vehicle in compliance with this specification shall be defined as a standard ambulance. This vehicle shall be in accord with the Ambulance Design Criteria of the National Highway Traffic Administration, U.S. Department of
Standard 2.0, released July 2019. Reference numbers used in this specification refer to applicable paragraphs of this document. The final stage ambulance manufacturer (FSAM) shall furnish to the purchaser an authenticated certification label and documents stating that the ambulance and equipment comply with the standards in effect on the date in which the ambulance is contracted. FSAMs making this certification are permitted to use the CAAS GVS symbol to identify an
ambulance as compliant with the CAAS standards for ambulances. Use of the symbol must be in accordance with the purpose and use criteria set forth in these published guidelines by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.
1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this document is to provide minimum specifications, functionality concepts, and test parameters for the manufacture of an emergency medical care vehicle that meets the needs and desires of Wake County. It establishes essential criteria for the design, performance, equipment and appearance of the vehicle. The object is to provide a vehicle that is in accordance with nationally recognized guidelines and is consistent with the existing fleet.
1.3 Classification. This specification calls for the Type I vehicle, in accordance with CAAS GVS 2.0 section C.2.2.
1.4 General. This is an engineer, design, construct and deliver type specification and it is not the intention of this Agency to write out vendor or manufacturers of similar or equal equipment of the types specified. It should be noted, however, that this specification is written around specific needs of this Agency.
1.5 Site(s) of Work. The vehicle(s) and its equipment shall be delivered F.O.B. to Wake County Fleet Operations, 401 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603. Prices shall be quoted on as delivered. Vehicles manufactured outside of the United States will not be considered.
1.6 Examination of Specification. Each Bidder is required, before submitting their proposal, to be thoroughly familiar with the specifications contained herein. No additional allowances will be made because of a lack of knowledge of these conditions. It will be the responsibility of the successful Bidder to ascertain if any components of this specification are unsafe or do not meet the required standards of applicable state law or those of CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0. Should there be any unsafe or poorly designed criteria contained herein, the Bidder shall thoroughly explain them to the Purchaser in the Bid Proposal. Where the bidder does not provide specifically what the
specification calls for, a written explanation shall be given whether the bidder feels it is equal to or exceeds the bid. All exceptions will be evaluated on their merit at the purchaser’s discretion. 1.7 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply with regards to these specifications. 1.7.1 Purchaser. The end user of the equipment specified or the applicable purchasing agency
1.7.2 Contractor. The individual, firm, partnership, or corporation to whom the contract is awarded by the Purchaser and who is subject to the terms thereof. For bidding purposes the contractor, vendor, and Bidder are synonymous.
1.7.3 Equal. Shall be taken in its general sense and shall not mean identical. These specifications are for the sole purpose of establishing minimum requirements of level of quality, standards of
performance and design and is in no way intended to prohibit the bidding of any manufacturer’s item of equal material
1.8 Manufacturer. The first stage manufacturer is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that built the specified chassis and its components. The Final Stage Ambulance Manufacturer (FSAM) manufacturer is the company who will produce the modifications to the OEM chassis and deliver the final product to this Agency.
1.8.1 Note: The purchaser shall be the sole judge of equality and this decision shall be final.
2.0 Special Conditions
2.1 Bidder's Responsibility and Qualifications. Although it is not required, it is preferred that the manufacturer of the equipment bid shall have in operation a factory adequate and devoted to the manufacture of the vehicle(s) herein specified. The intent of this section is to ensure single source responsibility for all equipment proposed by the Bidder. The preference is for the second stage manufacturer to have in operation, on its own property, a facility devoted to the design, manufacture, and construction of the following:
• On-site body shop to construct the all-aluminum body, framework, and welding to include the four sides, roof, and floor structure of the modular body;
• On-site paint department to clean, prep, and paint the modular body and chassis;
• On-site chrome shop to construct and install all diamond treadplate, skirt rails, and other metal fabricated parts;
• On-site cabinet shop to construct and install all interior cabinets, insulation, and flooring; • On-site electrical department that will design, construct, and install all electrical harnesses
required of each unit;
• On-site upholstery and polycarbonate departments to design and install all seat cushions, padding, backrests, and sliding windows and cabinet frames.
• On-site vacuum forming department to manufacture all ABS vacuumed parts.
• Builders that subcontract any part of their second stage build to off-site vendors are required to document the contractor’s name and address on the exceptions page.
2.1.2 As proof of the ability to manufacture vehicles of the type called for in this specification, the Bidder must provide customers from the past 12 months who received like size and chassis ambulances, number of units received and dates received, their contact names and phone numbers.
2.1.3 The Bidder must document in the bid the total number of like size and chassis ambulance produced and delivered in the past 12 months
2.1.4 The Bidder shall disclose any pending or anticipated litigation. List litigation between bidder and anyone else for last 36 months.
2.2 Bid Prices. Bid prices shall be valid for at least 90 days from the date of the Bid Opening, or as otherwise specified on the Bid Proposal Form. This applies only to the original quantity of vehicles and does not invalidate information within 2.4 of this specification.
2.2.1 Payment of each unit will be made, within thirty (30) days, after each unit it received, inspected, found to comply with procurement specifications, free of damage, properly invoiced, completed title application and with clear titles. Completed title application will be made out to County of Wake, 401 Capital Blvd, Raleigh NC 27603. All invoices shall bear the purchase order number. Payment will be made within thirty (30) days of delivery in accordance with the terms specified on the Bid Proposal Form.
2.3 Bid Evaluation. The Purchaser shall evaluate bids received. This evaluation will be based as a minimum on the following criteria:
2.3.1 Completeness of the proposal (i.e., the degree to which it responds to all requirements and requests for information contained herein). Bidders should clearly identify any area of this
specification that they are not in complete compliance with and clarify their offering in comparison to that which is specified as directed on the Bid Page. The purchaser will judge exceptions. If this
procedure is not followed, the bid may be rejected as non- compliant.
2.3.2 Manufacturing and Delivery schedule.
2.3.3 Contractor's demonstrated capabilities and qualifications. 2.3.4 Contractor's past performance on similar Bid Proposals. 2.3.5 Contractor's design and engineering reliability factors.
2.3.6 Contractor's maintainability considerations and recommendations. 2.3.7 Bidder's logistical and service support.
2.3.9 Bid Proposals that do not comply with the prescribed method to take exceptions listed in paragraph Section 2.3.1 may be rejected without further consideration.
2.3.10 To ensure that this contract is awarded to a vehicle manufacturer who has the resources to meet the performance and warranty criteria specified herein, the Bidder shall state in the bid proposal if the second stage manufacturer is a public or private company. Prior to award, Wake County may require audited financial statements to determine bidder’s financial ability to perform contract. 2.4 Contract Award. Contract Price is valid for 12 months following bid award. Quantity requested may
increase or decrease at the discretion of Wake County. This is a one year contract that is renewable for two additional one year contacts. Date of award shall be interpreted as the date of the initial purchase order. Successful bidder should provide above agreement with bid documents. The
agreement shall clearly state the bidders’ intent to honor the annual extensions. No price
adjustments may be made unless 1) alternate specifications are requested or 2) for a documented increase in Chassis cost based on newer model year or alternate Type. This increase must be documented with invoices directly from the OEM manufacturer. This proposed agreement must be submitted with bid.
2.4.1 Outside Agency Participation: Other governmental and / or public supported agencies may elect to purchase equipment from this bid and the successful bidder must extend the bid pricing to those agencies.
2.4.2 The Purchaser has the right to waive any informalities, irregularities and technicalities in procedure. 2.4.3 The Purchaser reserves the right, before awarding this contract, to require a Bidder to submit
evidence of the second stage manufacturer's qualifications as it may deem necessary, and may consider any evidence available to it of the financial, technical and other qualifications and abilities of said manufacturer, including past performance on contracts of this type with other agencies. The purchaser shall be the final authority in the award of this bid.
2.5 Standard Warranty
This warranty requirement is for the complete conversion package regardless of the component manufacturer and does not reference the OEM Cab and chassis warranty.
The successful ambulance manufacturer shall provide a 12-month/unlimited mile warranty, which will cover all defective parts and/or components; or any of the following items determined by Wake County: the improper choice of materials, parts and/or components, improper design or
engineering, poor or improper workmanship or quality control techniques. This warranty shall cover any and all costs for labor, parts, materials, and/or transportation that is/are required to correct any and all deficiencies. Wake County will have the option to either 1) perform warranty repairs in house and submit reimbursement expenses to the awarded ambulance manufacturer or 2) to contact the ambulance manufacturer to perform these needed repairs.
Paint Warranty
The ambulance manufacturer shall warranty all paint or other coatings applied by the ambulance manufacturer to the vehicle to be free from defect, improper choice of materials, and poor or improper workmanship or quality control techniques for five (5) years.
Electrical Warranty
The ambulance electrical system shall be covered by a LIFETIME warranty, to include parts and labor, which will remain in effect for as long as Wake County owns the unit. “LIFETIME” is defined as from original delivery date until the County sells the unit through our surplus process. The electrical system warranty shall include, but not be limited to, defects in the vehicle wiring,
connections, circuit breakers, relays, and circuit boards. Any component part such as the electronic siren, LED warning lights and flashers, etc. shall be covered by their own manufacturer's warranty. The awarded vendor will manage the warranty process for all components included with the vehicle.
The ambulance manufacturer will provide at time of delivery a comprehensive list itemizing all manufacturers’ parts that are covered by an extended electrical warranty, inclusive of part number, description, and location on the vehicle. This is to include all breakers, circuit boards, auto ejects, etc.
Warranty Processing
Because of the life safety demand of these ambulances, Wake County’s goal is to keep these vehicles on the road as much as possible. This requires us to provide in house repairs and not wait on delays such as scheduling a vendor’s warranty repair mechanic to come and repair an
ambulance. Therefore, Wake County will make the decision of whether to repair a unit in house or request the ambulance manufacturer’s technician, no prior authorization required. When the ambulance manufacturer provides the warranty repair, they must supply Wake County a detailed repair order describing what repairs have been performed, parts installed, date, VIN number and mileage. When a repair in completed in house, Wake County will submit a repair invoice to the ambulance manufacturer (regardless of the parts manufacturer or individual warranty). The ambulance manufacturer will reimburse Wake County for their warranty repair based on standard parts and actual labor billed at current County labor rates. The vendor will have 30 days to request a returned part from the warranty repair. Wake County will not accept exchange parts as an alternative of reimbursement.
Structural Warranty
Since it is the purpose of these specifications to provide a modular body that will provide many years of service, the Ambulance Manufacturer of the vehicle(s) bid shall warranty the structural integrity of the modular body for a period of at least 15 years. This warranty shall be in writing and shall be included with this Bid Proposal. This is the preferred requirement of the Owner. If you cannot meet this preference, please explain in detail.
2.5.1 Within one (1) business day after the receipt of a verbal or written notification that warranty work is required, the successful Bidder shall respond with a statement of intent to show where and when the warranty service shall be accomplished. The successful Bidder shall be able to provide a qualified technician on-site by the 2nd business day after notification to evaluate and initiate repairs. 2.5.2 Bidders shall state below the location of the ambulance manufacturer's nearest service facility and
State of North Carolina. Wake County is to be given the rights to purchase replacement parts for all components used in the ambulance from the awarded vendor, their repair facility or the
component manufacturer directly. This determination will be made based on parts pricing and availability.
2.5.3 Warranties shall begin on the date the vehicle is placed into service by the Purchaser
2.6 Materials and Workmanship. All equipment furnished shall be guaranteed to be new and of current manufacture, meet all requirements of this specification, and be in an operable condition at the time of delivery. All parts shall be of high quality workmanship, shall be in production at the time of bid, and no part or attachment shall be substituted or applied contrary to the manufacturer's recommendations and standard practices. All workmanship shall be of quality and performed in a professional manner so as to insure a safe and functional apparatus with an aesthetic appearance 2.6.1 Delivery. Since delivery proposals by the Bidders will weigh heavily in the determination of award of bid, the delivery schedules that are submitted by the Bidders and agreed upon by the Purchaser shall automatically become binding upon the successful Bidder. If the delivery schedule differs from what is listed, please notate on Exceptions tab and it will be considered.
2.6.2 Liquidated Damages. The successful bidder agrees to pay or defer from the total price due from the Purchaser, two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)/day times the number of units on the purchase order. All units must be accepted to avoid penalty. The penalty is American dollars per vehicle for each calendar day past the guaranteed delivery schedule provide on the bid tab. The start date will be determined by the earlier date of either a delivery receipt or chassis invoice (both must be provided). (Example: If there is a purchase order for 5 units and 4 are delivered on time but the last unit is 2 days late, the penalty is $2,500.)
2.6.3 The vehicles will be delivered via flatbed truck and shall not be driven to Wake County, unless the vehicle can be delivered with less than 500 miles registered on the odometer. Delivery point is Wake County General Services, 401 Capital Blvd, Raleigh NC 27603.
2.7 Bid Guaranty. None Required.
2.8 Performance and Payment Bond. None Required.
2.9 Breach of Contract. Failure to deliver any part of the order to the terms above may be considered by the Purchaser as a breach of contract, in which case the vehicle(s) and equipment may be rejected and the Purchaser has the right to acquire ambulances from other sources. .
2.10 Indemnification and Insurance. The contractor shall indemnify and save the Purchaser harmless from any and all claims, liability, losses, and causes of actions, which may arise out of the fulfillment of this agreement. The Bidder shall pay all claims and losses of any nature whatsoever in
connection therewith, and shall defend all suits, in the name of the Purchaser when applicable, and shall pay all costs and judgments which may ensue thereafter.
2.10.1 Since these specifications describe an emergency vehicle that may be used under adverse conditions, this Agency seeks to reduce its future liability exposure, therefore, all Bidders
responding to these specifications shall submit the proper Certificate of Insurance. This shall certify that the "second stage" manufacturer (parent company) of the vehicle bid has in force product liability insurance in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) product liability and five million dollars ($5,000,000) umbrella. This insurance shall be issued by Company rated "A" or better as reported in the current edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, published by Alfred M. Best Company, Inc.
2.10.2 Bidders failing to submit proof of the above insurance requirements cannot be accepted and their Bid Proposal will be rejected
2.11 Patents and Royalties. The Bidder, without exception, shall indemnify and save harmless the Purchaser and its employees from liability of any kind including cost and expenses for or on account of any copyrighted, patented or un-patented invention, process or article of manufacture or used in the performance of the contract, including its use by the Purchaser. If the Bidder uses any design, device or materials covered by letters, patent or copyright, it is mutually agreed, and understood without exception that the bid prices shall include all royalties or cost arising from the use of such design, device or materials in any way involved in the work.
2.12 Proposal in Reply to Specifications. Any exceptions to these specifications must be itemized. They shall be referenced by paragraph number. Details concerning the exceptions or "clarifications" must be clearly explained. Each exception will be considered by the Purchaser as to the degree of impact and total effect on their bid. If specification sheets are referenced, they shall be included as part of the Bid Proposal.
2.12.1 When submitting their Bid Proposal, Bidders must return all pages of these specifications as part of the Bid Proposal as it will form the contract between the Contractor and the Purchaser. The Bid Page clearly has itemized submission items. Caution should be taken by the Bidder that all questions are answered, and all information requested is submitted.
2.13 Sub-Contracts. In the case that a subcontract agency is used, the bidding vendor must submit with their bid the sub-contractor’s business information (name, address, phone, fax, email, contact person/s) along with the exact use and extent with this sub-contractor and the company’s
relationship. The bidding agency is responsible for administering any and all repairs throughout the life of the vehicle in regard to sub-contracted components and must warranty them as if installed by them.
2.14 Familiarity with Laws. The Bidder is presumed to be familiar with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinance, code rules, and regulations that may in any way effect the work. Ignorance on the part of the Bidder shall in no way relieve him from responsibility.
2.15 Pre-Award Clarifications. In the event a clarification is requested on the contents of this
specification, the question/s shall only be valid if submitted in writing to the below email address and confirmed receipt of the email:
2.15.1 Clarifications or corrections will only be valid if and when submitted or published by written addendum by the authorized person in the County to do so.
2.15.2 When a bidder requests a clarification, a copy of the request and this Agency's reply will be forwarded to all Bidders.
2.16 Pre-Construction Conference. The successful Contractor shall be required, prior to manufacturing, to have a Pre-Construction Conference with proper representatives of the bidding Agency to finalize all the construction details. This conference is to be held at a designated Wake County facility. 2.16.1 Wake County reserves the right to conduct an on-site tour of any vendor prior to the final award of
the bid. If inspections are different than specified, list on the Exception Tab.
2.16.2 Wake County will require a mid-production inspection AND a final inspection at the site of
production. The mid-production inspection will occur when the unit has had all cabinetry installed and prior to any additional units reaching this point. This will allow inspectors to confirm that cabinetry is to specification and be able to inspect insulation, module construction techniques, and wiring in the subsequent units. Wake County requires no less than 10 business days of prior notice to when the vendor would like to hold the mid-term and final inspections. This is necessary to coordinate individual schedules for those attending and to secure proper travel. After final
inspection, manufacturer will itemize all areas of concern and detail how they will be rectified. Prior to ambulance delivery to Wake County, Manufacturer will email documentation/proof of each item. Bidders are not responsible for travel expenses of Wake County staff.
2.17 Performance Test and Requirements. The vehicle(s) shall, at the time of delivery, conform to the minimum requirements of the latest standards covering vehicles of this type. This shall include Federal, State and Local requirements.
2.17.1 All vehicles delivered under this contract shall conform to any other Federal Motor Vehicle Standards in effect at the time of delivery.
2.18 Anti-Collusion Statement. By signing this bid, the Bidder agrees that his bid is made without any understanding, agreement or connection with any other person, firm or corporation making a bid for the same purpose and that his bid is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
On-Site Training. The successful Bidder agrees to provide on-site training with the maintenance staff of Wake County General Services within thirty (30) days of delivery of the vehicle(s). This shall include a review of the electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment and any additional customized features provided on the vehicle.
The on-site training will include up to 8 hours on-site with Wake County General Services provided by a qualified factory technician and the sales representative.
3.0 Technical Requirements – Cab/Chassis
3.1 General Vehicular Design, Types, and Floor plan. The ambulance and equipment furnished under this standard shall be the OEM’s untitled commercial vehicle of the Type and Configuration specified. The ambulance shall be complete with the operating accessories as specified by the purchaser. The design of the vehicle and the specified equipment shall permit accessibility for servicing, replacement, and adjustment of component parts and accessories with minimum disturbance to other components and systems. The term “heavy- duty,” as used to describe an item, shall mean in excess of the standard quantity, quality, or capacity and represents the best, most durable, strongest, etc., part, component, system, etc., that is commercially available on the OEM chassis.
3.1.1 The ambulance shall be a Type 1, Class I, and shall be a chassis furnished with a 4-door cab. Chassis shall be suitable for subsequent mounting of a modular (containerized), transferable equipped ambulance body conforming to the requirements specified herein.
3.1.2 The design of the vehicle shall utilize the floor plan Configuration “A” as specified for loading arrangement of patients into the patient compartment. All litters shall be loaded into position with the heads of the patients forward in the vehicle.
3.1.3 Payload Capacity. The required minimum payload (patients, passengers and cargo/equipment) per vehicle with optional permanently mounted equipment shall be 1,300 lbs. Each ambulance’s payload capacity shall be determined by completing a National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) UltraMod spreadsheet. A copy of the spreadsheet shall be included in the handbook of instructions. Certification and payload signage shall include the total usable cargo/equipment capacity value. The label shall be located in a conspicuous location in the ambulance. The following shall be shown on the spreadsheet:
a. Completed vehicle at curb weight
b. 171 pounds at the horizontal center of each patient location and at each seated position c. The maximum remaining Cargo/Equipment capacity located at the horizontal center of
the patient compartment that does not result in weights that exceed the vehicle’s GVWR, front or rear GAWR
3.2 Vehicle Components, Equipment, and Accessories. The emergency medical care vehicle, chassis, ambulance body, equipment, devices, medical accessories and electronic equipment to be delivered under this contract shall be standard commercial products, tested and certified, to meet or exceed the requirements of this specification and CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0. The vehicle shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Federal Regulations applicable or specified for the year of manufacture. The chassis, components, and optional items shall be as represented in the manufacturer's current technical data. Also the ambulance body, equipment, and accessories shall be as represented in their respective manufacturer's current
technical data. Data shall be limited to specifications and technical materials identical to that furnished to the authorized company representatives. The ambulance components and equipment need not be the products of the same manufacturers. All ambulance components, equipment and accessories not manufactured by FSAM shall be installed according to manufacturer’s installation instructions.
3.3 Materials. All equipment, material, and articles required under this standard are to be new or fabricated from new materials not produced from recovered materials. None of these materials shall be interpreted to mean that the use of used or rebuilt products is allowed.
3.4 Chassis Manufacturer and Model Year. The Chassis meeting the requirements of this specification is a 2020 or newer model Dodge Ram 5500 2WD crew cab chassis. The bid reply should clearly indicate the model year included as this will factor into bid award.
3.5 Model Physical Characteristics. The model type required is a Dodge Ram 5500 crew cab chassis with the following features as a minimum:
6.4L HEMI Gasoline Engine
Fuel tank: Single tank minimum of 50 gallon capacity Ambulance Prep Group package
Safety Group package
Power assisted 4 wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Stability Control
Tires: (6) all season, steel-belted radial tires with full-size spare, with Tire Pressure Info system Chrome appearance package, includes bumpers, grille
Dual Exterior Mirrors, Chrome/power/heated/signal/puddle/running light Premium Lighting Group, with LED headlights and fog lights
Power Windows, front and rear with driver’s one-touch up-and-down (Crew Cab models only) Power Door Locks (provide 6 fobs)
Tilt Steering Wheel
Column Gear Shifter or rotary dial selector Physical Key Ignition System
Speed Control
Power Adjustable Pedals
Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts in Red AM/FM Stereo with Bluetooth
Primary cab interior colors: black/diesel grey
Color coordinated Vinyl Captain’s Chairswith power driver’s seat Rear seat will be 40/60 split bench with 40side being removed. Color coordinated Vinyl Floor Covering
Tinted glass windows, darkest possible for NC Exterior Bright White Color and Clear Coat
3.5.1 Rear Suspension. The vehicle will be equipped with a Liquid Spring rear suspension, matched to the specified chassis. The dump feature will activate upon opening the rear street side door when the vehicle transmission is in park and the parking brake is applied. All Liquid Spring hoses will have rock guards installed for protection.
3.5.2 Wheel Inserts. A set of stainless steel wheel covers shall be provided for the front and rear wheels. The wheel inserts shall not be held in place by the wheel lug nuts. Braided stainless steel air stem extensions shall be furnished for the inside dual rear wheels to allow these wheels to easily checked and filled with air.
3.5.3 Running Boards. Aluminum diamond treadplate running boards shall be provided for each cab entry door. The running boards will taper from behind the front wheel well to the forward corner of the modular ambulance body. The front of the running boards will have a splash shield and the center portion will be open grip strut material
3.5.4 Running Board Lights. There will be 4 Whelen Micron MCRNSC (2 per side) mounted into the body to clearly illuminate the entire step surface. They will activate whenever the cab doors on a given side are opened without the battery switch being in the on position and utilize a 5-minute timer circuit to deactivate the lights
3.5.5 Mud Flaps. Heavy duty, anti-sail type rubber mud flaps shall be installed for the rear wheels 3.5.6 Security System. Installed system to prevent the vehicle from being shifted into gear when
activated by the operator prior to removing the key. The switch will be located on the dash to the right of the steering column. Required equipment needs to be CFG Default_R, Idle Lock with push to start, number E-IDLE751 _A.
3.5.7 Front End Upgrade. The successful bidder will install the necessary Caster Camber Bushings to allow the full adjustability of the front end components and provide documentation of a post-installation front end alignment with printed pre and post-alignment specifications
3.5.8 Keyless Entry. The chassis will be equipped with a keyless entry system. Builder shall utilize the two (2) OEM provided fobs that operate the chassis doors and programmed them to operate the side and rear doors to the module. The vehicle will be delivered with 6 keyless fobs. There will also be a keypad installed next to the curb side entry door that will control the locking system.
4.0 Electrical System and Components
4.1 Electrical System. The emergency medical vehicle's electrical system must meet CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0 Section C.8. To aid the servicing of the ambulance conversion electrical system, the ambulance manufacturer should be available on a 24-hour per day basis by way of a toll-free number by a through a professionally staffed service.
The specification below outlines the current style and proposed enhancements of electrical infrastructure used on Wake County EMS ambulances. It may not reflect the current technology used in ambulance electrical systems by all manufacturers. Wake County desires bidders to
propose alternate solutions to meet the needs and capabilities outlined within this specification.
4.1.1 In their design of the vehicle, bidders should identify a suitable location(s) for all required electrical equipment necessary for this build. This space will also need to be designed to accommodate enough room to fit a Motorola APX6500 radio chassis, a Cradlepoint IBR1700-1200M-B gateway, and all antenna connections for such. Preferably this cabinet, to be referred to as the Technology Cabinet, will also contain the vehicles inverter system and all 110VAC circuit breakers. The Technology Cabinet will have installed three (3) power studs (12v+ constant power, 12v+ ignition power, and 12v- ground). These studs should be fed with 8ga wire fused with 60amp fuses at minimum. These power points will be used for all installed technology equipment (radio and Cradlepoint). 12v+ constant stud should be switched by the master power switch and the 12v+ ignition stud should be switched by the module power timer.
The gateway will be powered by a 12v+ source that is independent of the module power timer while still being controlled by the master power switch. Clarifying, the gateway will be powered at all times while the master power is in the “on” position regardless of module power or ignition status, when the master power switch is in the “off” position the device will not be powered. 4.2 Instrument Console. A console shall be installed to house the switching panel and radio installation.
Console design shall be such that it allows for easy access into the console for maintenance and repair. The console design shall be designed so as to permit full utilization of all OEM controls on the dashboard. The console shall contain all required switching and accommodate additional spare switches. The console will incorporate switches with “on” indicators, the siren control, status indicator lamps, and an amp gauge. Radios will be countersunk to just above flush. Owner reserves the right to work with awarded vendor to specifics of console design.
4.2.2 MDT Configuration. The MDT computer will be “Dash-mounted” utilizing Havis mounting hardware. Bids should include the Havis C-DMM-3011 dash mount and Havis PKG-KBM-105 keyboard
package. The keyboard will be mounted forward on the console, so enough room must be allocated to accommodate keyboard mounting in this area and not interfere with other installed equipment. A CAT6 ethernet cable should be run into the console from the Gateway location with no less than 10’ of excess line to be left coiled in the console.
4.2.3 The driver and patient compartment control consoles shall be constructed in a way that the switches and any gauges are easily serviced. The patient compartment controls for lighting shall be located on the street side wall and the curb side wall. They shall be accessible through service panels. These panels will be secured in the closed position in a positive manner and be easily opened for service. All switches shall have isolated power supply and ground wires. Power wires shall be separate for each switch and wired from a main circuit panel. Grounds will be separate and attached to a common ground bus that is grounded to the chassis via #00 cable. Series power or grounding will not be accepted.
4.2.4 Any control console gauges shall be internally illuminated.
4.2.5 Console Power. There will be three (3) power studs affixed in the console (12v+ constant power, 12v+ ignition power, and 12v- ground). These studs should be fed with 8ga wire fused with 60amp fuses at minimum. These power points will be used for all console upfit power, including radios, MDT, and ECR computer charger. 12v+ constant stud should be switched by the master power switch and the 12v+ ignition stud should be switched by the module power timer. There should be no other “upfit power” sources run to the front console.
4.2.6 Warning Indicators. The electrical system shall incorporate a warning light panel or other highly visual display in the driver's console. The panel shall indicate independently whether compartment door is left open (amber LED), pedestrian door open (red LED), power to module (green LED). If the vehicle is in drive and any of the lights are illuminated, a tone will sound to alert the driver. 4.3 Wiring Installation. The ambulance body and accessory electrical equipment shall be served by
circuits(s) separate and distinct from the vehicle chassis circuits. All wiring provided by the
ambulance manufacturer shall be copper and conform to all the SAE J1292 requirements and shall have type GXL or SXL "cross linked" high temperature polyethylene or better insulation rated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
4.3.1 The wiring shall be permanently color-coded to identify wires. Wires shall be permanently heat ink embossed with function/codes at each termination point. The function code shall be the
"descriptive" name of the circuit served. The number code shall be the exact purpose of that circuit. This number code shall be completely referenced in a detailed wiring schematic provided with the vehicle.
4.3.2 Wiring shall be routed in conduit or high temperature looms with a rating of 300 degrees
Fahrenheit where necessary to protect it. All added wiring shall be located in accessible, enclosed, and protected locations and kept at least six inches away from the exhaust system components. Electrical wiring and components shall not terminate in the oxygen storage compartment except for the compartment light and switch plunger. Wiring necessarily passing through an oxygen
compartment shall be routed in rigid conduit. All conduits, looms, and wiring shall be secured to the body or frame with insulated metal cable straps in order to prevent sagging and movement which results in chafing, pinching, snagging or any other damage. All apertures on the vehicle shall be properly grommeted and sealed for passing wiring and conform to SAE 1292. All items used for protecting or securing the wiring shall be appropriate for the specific application and be standard automotive, aircraft, marine or electronic hardware.
4.3.3 No splices shall be permitted except for connection of "OEM pigtail-type" devices. Butt splices are permitted for connection of OEM pigtail devices. All connectors shall be UL approved. All exterior wiring to lights or any other components in wet locations shall utilize sealed connectors. All splices and terminals provided shall comply with SAE J163, J561, or J928 as applicable.
4.3.4 The various wiring installations as supplied with this vehicle shall be of the automotive "harness” design. For ease of identification and future replacement these harnesses shall be engineered and manufactured in the following sections.
1. Engine compartment harness. 2. Driver's control console harness. 3. Main module harness.
4. Chassis rear lighting harness.
These four (4) harnesses are minimums; please explain on the "Exceptions" page if the vehicle you are bidding contains fewer.
4.3.5 The battery cable shall be minimum 2/0 AWG battery cable. Grounding will include 3 grounding straps in addition to those OEM provided. Straps will be braided copper with zinc coating rated at 250 amps each. 2 straps will ground module to frame and 1 will ground engine to frame. At the frame attachment, all paint must be removed, and strap attached with grade 5 bolts. To prevent corrosion, both ends of the attached ground strap shall then be sealed with either rust proofing compounds or non-hardening battery terminal sealer.
4.4 Wiring Criteria. All wiring devices, switches, outlets, etc., except circuit breakers, shall be rated to carry at least 125% of the maximum ampere load for which the circuit is protected. There shall be a master electrical component panel located in the ambulance. It is preferred that this panel be mounted on or near the bulkhead of the patient compartment. Standard circuit breakers, relays, and diodes shall be mounted on a printed circuit panel and shall be easily accessible through a door or hatch. All components on the circuit board are to be permanently labeled as to their function. 4.4.1 Printed Circuit Board. Printed circuit boards which control the ambulance conversion and are
installed by the FSAM shall meet or demonstrate quality, durability and reliability performances equivalent to those specified in IPC-A- 610E, Classification 1.4.1 as Class 3 “Life support or other critical Assemblies”.
4.4.2 The printed circuit board shall incorporate visual on-board diagnostics for input, output, and switching circuits for troubleshooting at a glance, and utilize current CMOS logic technology. 4.4.3 Circuit Board Certification. The printed circuit board shall meet current applicable circuit board
certification requirements (NEMA GRADE FR-4, UL-94-V- 0, and MIL-P-12949F/4B specifications, or equal) and be certified by an independent accredited engineering firm. (Please list specifications referenced with your bid).
4.4.4 A service loop of wire or harness shall be provided at all electrical components, terminals, and connection points. All relays shall be mounted for ease of serviceability. All high current diodes greater than 5 AMPS shall be heat sink mounted. To provide the optimum circuit "overload" protection, the electrical system's main circuit board shall allow for the use of automatic reset pole breakers. One spare 15-ampere circuit breaker shall be provided for future use. All wiring between the cab and module shall be connected to a terminal strip(s) or block(s) or use multi-pin connectors on the electrical component panel and shall provide for future module replacement. All connections and terminals provided shall comply with SAE J163, J561 or J928 as applicable.
4.5 Electrical Generating System. The ambulance shall be equipped with the OEM supplied alternators rated to provide 125% of the necessary output for the intended use of the vehicle.
4.7 Ammeter. The electrical system shall incorporate an ammeter, which is capable of indicating current of amperes to or from (charging or discharging) the batteries. The ammeter shall incorporate an external shunt, which does not exceed 150 millivolts at maximum current. The ammeter and shunt shall have a combined accuracy of approximately 10 percent of the full-scale reading. The ammeter shall be located in the console.
The shunt shall be protected against physical damage, weather and road spray and shall be mounted in an easily accessible location, which shall minimize the length of the power cables. 4.8 Voltmeter or Voltage Monitor. Shall be the OEM voltmeter.
4.9 Battery System. The batteries will have a minimum cold cranking ampere rating of not less than supplied by the OEM chassis manufacturer. All batteries will be mounted as recommended by the OEM chassis manufacturer. Under no circumstance will the keep alive memory wire of the chassis is wired into the battery disconnect system. Two batteries (or additional batteries as required by the OEM) for ambulance use shall be furnished. Batteries shall be located in a ventilated area and sealed off from occupant compartments. They shall be readily accessible for servicing and removal, with the exception of OEM batteries.
4.9.1 Battery Charger/Inverter. The ambulance will have an installed 12VDC tru-sinewave
inverter/charger capable of providing 1000 watts continuous output. The inverter/charger will keep critical equipment constantly in service by providing automatic, uninterrupted DC-to-AC power, inverted from user-supplied batteries. It shall be configured that when shore power connection is present, it automatically passes through all internal AC power outlets to equipment while
simultaneously recharging connected batteries. The battery charger shall be a minimum 45-amp to keep all batteries charged and conditioned when connected to 110VAC power via the shoreline 4.9.2 Battery Timer. Vehicle shall have an automatic low voltage disconnect for entire module after 30
minutes of inactivity.
4.9.3 Jump port. Securely located on the front bumper shall be an Anderson quick connect (part numbers 3BY25 and 2FFR7) for jump starting the OEM battery. Owner will provide exact location prior to build. One set of Anderson connector 20ft jump cables and a 2’ alligator clip style adapter will be included shipped loose.
4.10 Internal 12 Volt DC Power. The patient compartment shall be furnished with a 12 volt DC, 20-ampere capacity, and separately protected circuit, with two (2) outlets. This circuit shall also include a low voltage drop diode to isolate medical equipment batteries from any electrical loads imposed by the remainder of the ambulance electrical systems.
4.10.1 The diode shall be heat sink mounted and having an inverse voltage rating of at least 45 volts and rated to carry the maximum short circuit current until the circuit breaker opens.
4.10.2 12-Volt Receptacles. There will be two receptacles on the curbside. The receptacles shall be a cigarette-lighter style. One receptacle will be located in the rear equipment compartment and the second along the curbside wall at the workstation. Final locations will be determined based on preliminary drawings. The 12-volt outlets will be wired so that they are energized whenever the truck is running or when attached to the 20A shoreline connection.
4.11 Master Module Disconnect Switch or Device. All upfit power should be switched from the master power switch. All upfit power should be isolated from the OEM power systems and independent of such. When the master power switch is in the “off” position, all upfit systems in entirety should not have power. OEM batteries should be isolated from upfit auxiliary batteries, however all batteries in the vehicle should be charged by shoreline and alternator power. This device or switch shall be located under the driver's seat with permanent label in the first position. It shall be labeled “MASTER SHUT OFF” and accessible standing outside vehicle. Wake County to approve location prior to install.
4.12 125 Volt AC Utility Power. The ambulance shall be furnished with a 2-wire plus ground 125-volt AC wiring system that is separate and distinct from the vehicle’s DC wiring system(s). The AC system is to be utilized while the vehicle is stationary for powering maintenance devices, medical equipment and battery chargers. The AC system shall not be utilized for operational ambulance interior lighting, such as dome and cot lights.
4.13 Utility Power Connectors. Shall be as described in CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0 Section C.8.6. There will be a 20A 120V rated shoreline, utilizing a Blue Seas Systems Sure Eject (with anti-arching guarantee) with a Yellow cover, installed on the rear of the truck to the left of the doors at no greater than 5’ from ground level. It will be labeled as “20A Shoreline”. There will be a 30A 120V rated shoreline utilizing a Kussmaul Super-30 Auto Eject with a Red cover installed immediately beside the 20A plug. It will be labeled “30A Shoreline”. Both plugs will be installed on the rear of the module, on the streetside. There will be access panels installed on the inside of the compartment where the shorelines are installed. A green LED light will be installed over the outlets that
4.14 Electrical 125-Volt AC Receptacles. Shall be as described in CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0 Section C.8.6.2. There will be a total of five single-gang receptacles installed. All receptacles are to be wired to the 20A shoreline/12VDC inverter circuit and contain an indicator light to show when they are energized. They will be located:
• In the action area on the streetside
• Along the streetside wall to the rear of the CPR seat • On the curbside wall adjacent to the workstation • In the rear curbside equipment Compartment 2 • In Cabinet E (this will be a double-gang outlet)
4.15 Driver Compartment Controls. The driver's compartment controls shall be located in the cab's control console.
4.16 Patient Compartment Controls. All switches and controls for the patient compartment shall be located on a service panel on the streetside and curbside wall in the area of the workstation and over the action area on the streetside. The expected setup is a push button design instead of switches. These switches shall be of the same design and construction as found in the driver’s control console. These switches shall not be activated unless the "MASTER" switch in the driver's console is in the "ON" position.
4.17 Marking of Switches, Indicators and Control Devices. All switches, indicators and control devices supplied by the “second stage" manufacturer shall meet the requirements of these specifications. 4.18 Installation of Conduit. The ambulance will be built with a conduit of large enough diameter to
accommodate specified wiring plus additional wires potentially added by owner at a later date. The first location is from the Technology Cabinet to terminate on the curbside wall in the area of the workstation. A wall plate should be installed at this location for access when installing radios. A second conduit shall be installed from the location of the Technology Cabinet to the front cab console. A third conduit will be installed from location of the Technology Cabinet to the center chase on the roof of the module. All conduits should be of a material that is free of internal ridges, sharp turns, etc. that will hamper the passing of wires. There should also be installed 3 pull wires to aid in installation in each conduit.
4.19 Coaxial Cables. Two NMO antenna mounts are to be installed on the roof of the OEM chassis, not on the roof of the box module. This is to prevent damage to the antennas from overhead
obstruction. One NMO mount cable will be fed to the Technology Cabinet for use by the Motorola APX radio and the other NMO mount cable will be fed to the front console for use of the VHF radio. These coax lines should be routed within conduit to facilitate their replacement.
4.20 Gateway Antenna. One (1) PCTEL GL9X1AX-SF (customer provided) will be installed on the roof of the OEM Chassis, not on the roof of the box module. This antenna coax should terminate in the Technology Cabinet location. This coax line should be routed within conduit to facilitate their replacement.
4.21 Documentation Computer Storage/Power. There will be installed a formed metal pocket no smaller than 13” W x 2.5” L x 10” D to the curbside wall of the interior of the module designed to securely
hold a laptop/tablet device. This pocket will be open on the top and provided with a single-buckle strap to securely retain the device in the pocket. Adjacent to the pocket will be provided a space suitable for the secure installation of a Lind GE1950-3421 auto charger and 12-volt power connected to the Module Master Switch for the charging of this device. The customer seeks suggestions on design regarding this feature.
5.0 Vehicle Lighting Requirements
5.1 Ambulance Exterior Lighting Requirements. The basic exterior ambulance lighting shall comply to FMVSS Standard No. 108 and the requirements herein and include: amber front and rear
directional signals, hazard warning lights, front and rear side marker lights, backup light(s), loading light(s), clearance lights, ambulance emergency lights, and floodlights. They shall be so designed as to provide easy bulb replacement.
5.2 All lights that are replaced will be installed with nylon compression insets to keep screws from backing out and reduce dissimilar metal electrolysis
5.3 All emergency light switches shall be labeled as specified in CAAS Ground Vehicle Standard 2.0 Section C9, and the PRIMARY/SECONDARY mode switch(s) shall have an indicator light(s) to show the driver which mode is activated. All warning light control switches shall be located in the driver's control console.
5.4 When the secondary mode switch is activated, only the clear light on the front of the module, the clear lights in the grille, and the headlight flasher should be deactivated
5.5 Flood and Loading Lights. Flood and loading lights shall be not less than 75” above the ground and unobstructed by open doors. Floodlights shall be located on the sides, and a patient loading light shall be located on the rear of the ambulance and shall conform to AMD Standard 024 (Perimeter Illumination Test). They shall be fastened to reinforced fixed body surfaces. Floodlight switches shall be located on the cab console and control each side independently. Rear or side floodlights shall activate when the respective patient compartment access door is opened.
5.6 Patient Compartment Lighting. The patient compartment floor illumination shall not be less than 15-foot candles intensity, measured along the centerline of the clear floor. The primary cot shall be provided with a minimum of 50-foot candles of illumination measured on at least 90% of the cot’s surface area. The patient compartment illumination shall conform to AMD Standard 016 (Patient Compartment Lighting Level Test). Blue light(s) or lenses shall not be used for the primary lighting. Patient compartment lights shall not be powered by the vehicle’s AC system if so equipped. The patient compartment dome lighting (in the dim setting) shall be automatically activated when the side entry or rear entry patient compartment doors are opened. All interior dome lighting, including “checkout” lights, shall be near flush mounted and not protrude more than 1.5”. Dome lighting shall
have two separately protected and controlled circuits. Switches, electronic controls, or fireproofed rheostats may be used to control lighting.
5.6.1 The patient compartment shall be provided with eight (8) Whelen 80C0EHCR 9-Diode Super LED interior lights - 4 over the stretcher, 1 over the side stepwell, and three over the curbside area along the curbside wall. These Lights shall be mounted into the patient compartment headliner and shall not protrude into the patient compartment. These lights must be bolted through tapping plates embedded in the fiberglass or hardened PVC headliner. The overhead lights shall have a minimum of two (2) levels of illumination and be individually controlled from side to side.
5.6.1.1 All interior cabinets that have Plexiglas access shall be equipped with blue LED strip lights. These lights will be oriented to not shine directly into the patient compartment as possible, will fully illuminate the installed compartment, and will be controlled by a switch separate from other interior lighting for independent use.
5.6.2 When either the curbside or rear door(s) are opened, the four (4) lights over the curbside interior and stepwell shall be automatically activated.
5.6.3 A 15 minute timer will be installed on the curbside wall just inside the door to illuminate the lights over the bench seat. This circuit shall be powered when the master switch is not engaged. A simple button or switch will be used to activate the timer.
5.6.4 No lighting should be installed that is directed towards the front bulkhead wall to minimize glare into the cab of the ambulance.
5.6.5 There will be two (2) Whelen Micron MCRNSC lightheads installed to focus light onto the side access door stepwell area.
5.7 Exterior and Signal Lighting Requirements. All of the lighting below will be installed per OEM requirements and in compliance with any other requirements noted within this document.
• Rear Primary Turn Signals: Whelen Amber LED w/chrome flange and Arrow Shape (M6T) • Rear Brake/Tail: Whelen Red LED w/chrome flange (M6BTT)
• Reverse Light: Whelen White LED w/chrome flange (M6BUW)
• Supplemental Brake: Whelen ION T-Series Red LED (TLIR) with chrome flange mounted on the rear doors (final location to be determined by customer to avoid graphics and
windows); these lights will be synched with the brake lights
• Supplemental Turn signal: Whelen ION T-Series Amber LED (TLIA) with chrome flange mounted 2” below each outboard Whelen M9 series corner LED light on the rear of the module. They will activate synched with the turn signal for the appropriate side when activated by the driver.
• Side Flood Lights: FireTech Guardian Elite mounted on each side of the ambulance, approximately 1/3 of the way back from the front at the top of the module (final location to be determined by customer to avoid graphics and windows); will activate with the appropriate switch on the driver’s console, whenever the side access door is opened, and when the vehicle is placed into reverse
• Rear Loading Light: FireTech ) Guardian Elite mounted center, aligned with rear warning lights; will activate with the appropriate switch on the driver’s console, whenever the right rear access door is opened, and when the vehicle is placed into reverse
5.8 Emergency Lighting System. An emergency lighting system shall provide the ambulance with 360° of conspicuity for safety during its missions. The system shall display highly perceptible and
attention getting signals that function in a modal system and convey the message in the “PRIMARY MODE” — “Clear the Right-of-Way” and in the “SECONDARY MODE” — “Hazard, Vehicle Stopped on Right-of-Way.” All of the lighting below will be installed per OEM requirements and in
compliance with any other requirements noted within this document. A switching sequencer/load manager should be utilized so that lights turn on and off in steps to minimize power fluctuations to the electrical system.
• Eight (8) Whelen M9 Red LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9R) – to be mounted in the upper and outer corner of each side of the module, synchronized with the Signal Alert Flash pattern Phase 1, using a Whelen AFM1660 external flasher to ensure synchronization • One (1) Whelen M9 LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9W) – to be mounted midline on the
front top of the module, synchronized as Phase 2 on the flasher installed for theM9 Series lights mounted on the corners
• Two (2) Whelen M9 Series Red LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9R) – to be mounted on the front of the module outside of the clear center LED, synchronized as Phase 1 on the flasher installed for the lights mounted on the corners
• Two (2) Whelen M9 Series White LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9W)– to be mounted on the front of the module between Red LED lights, synchronized as Phase 2 on the flasher installed for the lights mounted on the corners. These two lightheads will also have the ability to be activated in a “front flood” mode to steady burn when that console switch is activated.
• Two (2) Whelen M9 Series Amber LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9A) – to be mounted on the rear of the module, between the red LED lights, synchronized as Phase 2 on the flasher installed for the lights mounted on the corners
• Two (2) Whelen M9 Series Red LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9R)– to be mounted on the rear of the module outside of the clear rear loading light, synchronized as Phase 1 on the flasher installed for the lights mounted on the corners
• Two (2) Whelen M9 Amber LED lights w/chrome flanges (M9A) – to be mounted on the rear of the module to shine through the rear doors when opened, to alternate side-to-side, with the Longburst pattern, using a ULF44 4-Channel LED flasher.
• Two (2) Whelen ION T-Series Amber w/chrome flanges (TLIA) – to be mounted equal distances along each side of the vehicle at approximately 36” from the ground (see
lights will activate synched with the turn signal for the appropriate side when activated by the driver.
• Four (4) Whelen Wide ION DUO Red/Clear (I2D) – to be mounted flush mounted in the skirt rail along the bottom of the vehicle on each side; synchronized to alternate colors using the Moduflash pattern (red should activate when the mid-line IONs are white); white lights on curbside will activate steady when curbside access door is in the open position
• Six (6) Whelen ION T-Series DUO Red/Clear (TLI2DC) – to be mounted on the front aspect of the chassis. Four of these will be equally spaced across the upper half of the grille; the others will be placed on the trim below the headlights (final locations to be determined at pre-con meeting); these 6 lightheads will be synched to alternate R/C using the Action Flash pattern
• Two (2) Whelen M4 Amber LED lights w/chrome flanges (M4A) to be mounted along the front end of the chassis fenders for intersection coverage using the Moduflash pattern • Headlight Alternating Flasher w/Daytime Running Lights option
• Small Flashing amber LEDs will be installed to the inside of exterior module doors,
staggered to not block each other when multiple doors are open. Same will activate when the vehicle is on and the doors are open.
5.9 Other Warning Systems:
5.9.1 Primary Siren, Public Address System. The ambulance shall be equipped with a Carson SA441M siren that is switched to operate through the horn ring and equipped with a brake switch on the cab console
5.9.2 Speakers: 100W speaker drivers will be used with Cast Products through the bumper speakers on the front of the chassis
6.0 Cab-Body Driver Compartment and Equipment
6.1 Driver's Compartment, Cab-Body Structure. Shall be fully compliant with CAAS Standard GVS 2.0 6.2 Cab-Body Provisions. The ambulance cab shall meet the requirements listed within CAAS Standard
GVS 2.0
6.3 Cab Compartment Seats. The cab shall be provided with two (2) bucket seats. The seats shall be frame constructed with cushioned springs or foam rubber, padded and vinyl upholstered to provide maximum riding comfort. Seats will have moveable center armrests. Seats shall be spaced to provide maximum legroom while maintaining acceptable distances from driver and passenger airbags to prevent injury in event of collision. The seat shall be electronically adjustable to include fore and aft movement, as well as up and down positioning. The rear seat will be 60/40 factory bench seat. The 40 side will be removed and the Engle refrigerator will be located in this area. Owner to approve drawings.
6.4 Outside Rearview Mirrors. The vehicle mirrors will be power adjustable heated flat glass mirrors with a convex spotter mirror.
6.5 Bumpers and Steps. The chassis manufacturer's standard bumper shall be furnished on the front of the cab. The rear bumper and step assembly shall be a single unit constructed of 10 gauge steel "C" formed channel and min. 0.100 inch thick aluminum diamond plate. The center step of the bumper assembly shall be designed to allow it to "Flip" up out of the way in order to load the patient and
shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of mud, ice, or snow and made of antiskid open grating metal. A stainless steel hinge with a center pin diameter of at least .250 inch shall be used to attach the "flip" up section of the rear step to the main rear bumper assembly. There will be steps built on each side of the flip section. There will be two (2) LED ground lights installed in the on the bottom face of these steps to illuminate the ground area. They shall automatically activate whenever the right side rear door is opened. This bumper assembly shall be bolted to supports that have been welded to the chassis frame. The bumper shall have under body skids for added
protection. There shall be eye-beam constructive skid plates with tow-eyes mounted as part of the frame of the bumper. This assembly shall be bolted to the frame. The rear of the bumper assembly and the rear of the modular body shall be flush. Above the bumper assembly and below the rear doors, there shall be full-length riser of aluminum diamond plate for a protective kick panel. The kick panel shall be securely fastened the full rear width of the module. To prohibit shorelines from becoming caught between the kick panel and the bumper, the kick panel should flare out 45-degrees and reach out over the bumper approximately 1.5” and terminate just above the bumper without making contact. Pop rivets are not acceptable. A threaded insert to reduce vibration loosening should accompany any use of screws. The rear kickplate shall have an area designed for attaching the license plate and be illuminated.
6.6 Fenders. Black rubber fenderettes shall be provided around the rear wheelwells to provide protection against wheel wash.
