This Request for Proposal (RFP) from Laredo College seeks bids for one new Type III ambulance and stretcher for its EMS program. The unit must be a complete, turnkey solution, compliant with **** and/or NFPA standards, and delivered by July 31, 2026. The total cost must not exceed $232,000. Proposals are due by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. and will be opened at 10:15 a. m. on the same day. Vendors must submit detailed specifications, itemized pricing, warranty information, and confirm compliance with all requirements. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, delivery timeline, total cost, equipment completeness, and vendor reliability. Substitutions are allowed if they meet or exceed specifications. The college reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Additional forms, including a felony conviction affidavit and conflict of interest questionnaire, must be completed. Vendors must also comply with Executive Order GA48 regarding foreign adversaries.
The unit must be delivered and operational no later than July 31, 2026. The RFP must be delivered by Thursday, May 07, 2026, at 10:00 a. m.
Preferred vendors must clearly specify warranty coverage for the chassis, ambulance module, and installed equipment. The RFP also asks for the number of years per each additional year cost for the ambulance.
Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, ability to meet the delivery timeline, total cost not exceeding $232,000, equipment completeness, turnkey readiness, and vendor reliability and support. The district is the final authority in determining if the proposal is in compliance with specifications.
Vendors must submit detailed specifications of the proposed unit, itemized pricing including all equipment and fees, confirmation of compliance with all requirements, estimated delivery timeline, and warranty details. Photos or examples of similar units are also requested if available.
Any and all requests for interpretation will be in writing, addressed to the director of purchasing, and must be received at least ten 10 calendar days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the proposal.
The total cost must not exceed $232,000, including all equipment, delivery, and fees.
