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ExpiredSolicitation AR-P0158

Arkansas Ambulance Association Request for Proposals for Ambulance and EMS Equipment Procurement

Buyer
Arkansas Ambulance Association
Place of performance
Designated rural Arkansas counties
Response deadline
Nov 4, 2026Deletes on Nov 18, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Arkansas Ambulance Association seeks proposals for new ambulances and EMS equipment pricing on behalf of Arkansas EMS provider agencies receiving Rural Health Transformation Program funding under the EMS-Connect Year 1 Initiative. The selected vendors must provide new ambulances that satisfy technical, operational, pricing, delivery, warranty, and service requirements, with submitted pricing remaining valid through the delivery deadline of July 31, 2027. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Vendors must submit written questions by 5:00 PM CST on November 2, 2026. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email or online by 5:00 PM CST on November 4, 2026. The Subject Matter Expert Committee will evaluate proposals based on criteria published in the RFP, comparing equipment specifications, pricing, warranties, delivery timelines, and service capabilities.

Scope of work

  • Type 1 — Ford F-350 (Diesel) Ambulances
  • Type 1 — Chevrolet (Gasoline) Ambulances
  • Type 2 — Ford Transit, RWD, Mid-Roof (Gasoline) Ambulances
  • Type 3 — Module on Ford E-350 (Gasoline) Ambulances
  • Additional ambulance categories, products, and EMS equipment

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Pricing & Overall Value35 Maximum Points
Specification Compliance & Safety25 Maximum Points
Delivery Timeline & Lead Time20 Maximum Points
Vendor Qualifications, Support & Experience20 Maximum Points

Minimum qualifications

  • Qualified ambulance manufacturers, authorized dealers, and suppliers
  • Compliance with mandatory technical and safety requirements
  • CAAS GVS certification compliance

Documents to include with your response

  • Completed response template completing tables in Sections 6 through 13
  • Company Profile and Primary Contacts
  • Authorized Arkansas Dealers & Service Centers details
  • Cooperative Purchasing & Pricing Structure information
  • Service, Support & Training details
  • Ambulance Category Pricing & Specifications
  • Up to five (5) references from EMS agencies
  • Authorized Signature / Vendor Acknowledgment

How to submit

Method
Electronic via email
Instructions
Submitted electronically in PDF format to the RFP Coordinator using the RFP document as the response template by completing Sections 6 through 13.