Chester County EMS 5 District Ambulance

Chester County, South Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one complete Type 1 Ambulance under project number 4-LP-25-004. Bids are due by September 3, 2026, at 10:00 am and must be submitted to the Chester County Government Complex. Submissions must include one original, two copies, and one electronic copy on a flash drive. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest responsive bid. Evaluation factors include financial soundness, technical competency, and past performance. The project is funded in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program and requires strict adherence to federal regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Copeland and Davis-Bacon Acts. Prime contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management. The successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain commercial general liability insurance. Technical requirements specify that the ambulance must be delivered under its own power and include up to eight hours of safety and operational training for the end user. The manufacturer must be ISO 9001 certified and employ an American Welding Society certified welding inspector. Quality control includes a final inspection at the manufacturing facility and the right for Chester County to conduct performance tests. Bidders must provide a detailed specifications form and evidence of their ability to complete the vehicle within a 12-month period.