2026 rescue 1

The Town of North Kingstown Fire Department is seeking a single, brand‑new Type 1 rescue ambulance built on a Dodge 5500‑4×4 chassis (or an approved equivalent). The contract is a fixed‑price, competitive sealed‑bid procurement that requires the vendor to be a 100 % U.S.‑owned manufacturer with at least 20 years experience and a minimum of 50 comparable units built for New England agencies. The ambulance must meet extensive technical specifications covering chassis, aluminum modular body, interior medical fit‑out, electrical systems, safety equipment, paint, and lifetime structural/electrical warranties. The vendor must also provide a current new‑vehicle dealer license, on‑site service/repair center, and be prepared to furnish performance and labor‑and‑material bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price. Delivery is FOB North Kingstown with the fuel tank filled at delivery; the bid deadline is 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2026. • Purchase and delivery of one fully‑equipped Type 1 rescue ambulance (custom‑built, new, U.S.‑owned). • Mandatory compliance with detailed chassis, body, interior, electrical, safety, and warranty specifications. • Vendor must provide dealer license, on‑site service center, performance & labor‑and‑material bonds, and lifetime structural/electrical warranties. • Fixed‑price, sealed‑bid process; lowest qualified bid awarded; bid validity 90 days; bid security 5 % if required.