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Item 4.h.


AMBULANCES, EMS AND OTHER SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLES

Background

H-GAC received and opened twenty competitive bids for Ambulances, EMS and Other Special Service Vehicles on June 7, 2018.  The following companies submitted bids:

 

Autolycus Industries Inc. dba FastLane Emergency Vehicles *

Purcellville, VA

Braun Industries, Inc. *

Van Wert, OH

Braun Northwest, Inc. *

Chehalis, WA

Chastang Enterprises dba Chastang Ford *

Houston, TX

Crestline Coach LTD *

Saskatoon, SK Canada

Daco Fire Equipment Inc. *

Lubbock, TX

Demers Ambulance USA Inc. *

Plattsburgh, NY

Excellance, Inc. *

Madison, AL

First Priority Emergency Vehicles, Inc. *

Manchester, NJ

Frazer, Ltd. *

Houston, TX

Frontline Communications, a division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. *

Clearwater, FL

LDV, Inc. *

Burlington, WI

Matthews Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Greensboro, NC

McCoy Miller / REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. *

Winter Park, FL

Osage Industries *

Linn, MO

P. L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. *

Manasquan, NJ

Professional Ambulance Sales & Service *

Alvarado, TX

Siddons-Martin Emergency Group *

Houston, TX

Southwest Ambulance Sales, LLC

Kennedale, TX

TechOps Specialty Vehicles, LLC *

Stevensville, MD

 

*Joint Bid



Current Situation 
All bid responses have been evaluated by H-GAC staff. Twenty bids (consisting of seventy-four vendors) are being recommended for award. Request authorization of contracts with the lowest responsible bidders for product items as summarized in the Award Recommendation Table and, as may be applicable, to extend contract assignments to other authorized entities during the contract period. If an awarded bidder fails to execute a contract within forty-five days, fails to maintain required licenses, or is determined to be ineligible, authorization is requested to contract with the next lowest responsible bidder. Award is subject to certification of required Texas Motor Vehicle Licensing.

Funding Source 
Participating local government purchasers

Budgeted
N/A

Action Requested 

Request authorization of contracts with the lowest responsible bidders for Ambulances, EMS and Other Special Service Vehicles. (Staff Contact: Ronnie Barnes)


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
AM10-18 Award Recommendation TableCover Memo