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SECTION III. TWO (2) EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE VEHICLE REMOUNTS SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS A. These specifications establish standards for the design, construction and performance of a Type III ambulance REMOUNT; these specifications are designed around a Chevrolet G4500 DRW Cutaway Chassis. Trim level shall be "Silverado ". The County will consider "or equal" bids. Bidder(s) must submit all vehicle specifications, (brochures, literature) for "or equal" bids, the completed vehicle and components must comply with Federal Specification KKK- A -1822E unless specifically requested otherwise in the following document. As the criteria for compliance with KKK- A -1822E are well established, this document will not contain redundant references to their content. B. The vehicle(s) and its equipment shall be delivered to the County. Prices shall be quoted on a delivered and accepted vehicle -by- vehicle basis, Vehicles manufactured outside of the United States will not be considered. C. All bid prices shall be quoted on a F.O.B. destination basis, at the delivery point indication on the Bid Form; Bid prices shall be complete and include all warranties and equipment specified. After bid, allowances will not be made for incorrect or incomplete bid proposals. D. All prices, terms and conditions must be specified on the Bid Form. E. Bid prices shall be valid for at least 60 days from the date of the bid opening, or as otherwise specified on the Bid Form. F. The County seeks the highest level of quality assurance and liability protection. To insure that these standards are met, Bidders must submit documentation that they are certified to Ford QVM (Qualified Vehicle Modifier) program guidelines. The QVM guidelines apply even in cases where the chassis bid is not a Ford Motor Company product. In addition to the Ambulance Manufacturer, the Dealer in charge must also be certified to Fords QVM program. Bids not meeting this requirement cannot be accepted. Bidders are required to summit proof of having a minimum of 5,000,000 dollars of product liability insurance with this bid. NO EXCEPTION. G. To insure that this contract is awarded to a vehicle manufacturer who has the resources to meet the performance and warranty criteria specified herein, the Manufacturer of the proposed vehicle may not have liens placed on their property, buildings or equipment. The County may procure credit reports to verify compliance. Bids not meeting this requirement cannot be accepted. H. The Manufacturer shall provide a minimum of 36- month/36,000 mile general warranty on the vehicle conversion, 'which covers defective parts and /or components, improper choice of materials, parts and /or components, improper design or engineering and poor or improper workmanship or quality control techniques. This warranty shall cover the complete vehicle, exclusive of the chassis, and shall include any and all costs for labor and parts or materials required to correct deficiencies. It is not the intent of this requirement that items such as light bulbs, or equipment installed in or on the vehicles which are covered by their own separate and specific warranty statements, be included in this warranty. 35 ,Un 1 F -5 Page 132