Type III Ambulance
| Location: | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
|
| Solicitation No: | 85-CVCC20261 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Solicitation Number: | 85-CVCC20261 |
| Project Title: | Type III Ambulance |
| Description: | Catawba Valley Community College is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of a new, fully operational Type III ambulance compliant with all applicable federal standards, NC OEMS requirements, and current industry manufacturing practices. The vehicle will serve exclusively as a training platform for Catawba Valley Community College’s EMS and Emergency Medical Science programs. The ambulance will support hands‑on education in emergency vehicle operation, patient compartment workflows, medical equipment placement, and essential prehospital care skills, providing students with realistic, scenario‑based training aligned with operational expectations of North Carolina EMS agencies. |
| Opening Date: | 3/16/2026 2:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 2/18/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
|
Solicitation Number
*
85-CVCC20261
|
Department
CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
|
Status Reason
Open
|
|
|
Opening Date
2026-03-16T14:00:00.0000000
|
Posted Date
*
2026-02-18T13:00:56.0000000Z
|
Commodity Code
Safety and rescue vehicles
|
|
|
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
—
—
|
Special Instructions
—
|
Solicitation Type
*
Select RFP IFB RFI
|
|
|
Owner
Sandra Redd
|
|||
|
Description
Catawba Valley Community College is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of a new, fully operational Type III ambulance compliant with all applicable federal standards, NC OEMS requirements, and current industry manufacturing practices. The vehicle will serve exclusively as a training platform for Catawba Valley Community College’s EMS and Emergency Medical Science programs. The ambulance will support hands‑on education in emergency vehicle operation, patient compartment workflows, medical equipment placement, and essential prehospital care skills, providing students with realistic, scenario‑based training aligned with operational expectations of North Carolina EMS agencies.
|
|||
|
Attachments
|
|||
Attachment Preview
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Catawba Valley Community College
Invitation for Bid #: 85-CVCC20261
Type III Ambulance
Date Issued: February 18, 2026
Bid Opening Date: March 16, 2026
At 2:00 PM ET
Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:
Sandra Redd
Purchasing Agent
Email: sredd571@cvcc.edu
Phone: 828-327-7000 Ext. 4367
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Invitation for Bid #
85-CVCC20261
______________________________________________________
For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of bids, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public. This
page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available
for public inspection.
This page shall be filled out and returned with your bid.
Failure to do so shall be sufficient cause to reject your bid.
___________________________________________________
Vendor Name
______________________________
Vendor eVP #
Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered
Vendor in good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor
Portal). If you do not have a Vendor number, register at https://evp.nc.gov/SignIn
Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation.
Ver. 11/2025
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Catawba Valley Community College
Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this IFB to:
Sandra Redd
Purchasing Agent
sredd571@cvcc.edu
828-327-7000 Ext. 4367
Using Agency: Catawba Valley Community College
Requisition No.: PR12975149
Invitation for Bids # 85-CVCC20261
Bids will be publicly opened: March 16, 2026
Commodity No. and Description: 251017 – Safety and Rescue Vehicles
EXECUTION
In compliance with this Invitation for Bids (IFB), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish
and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.
By executing this bid, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:
this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),
that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter
78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and
it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.
Furthermore, by executing this bid, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:
it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded
from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.
As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result
of this IFB, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer
with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.
As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned Vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning
fair employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of
any Contract arising from this solicitation.
G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,
specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public
Contract of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of
this bid response to the IFB, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor are not
aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of Vendor’s organization.
By executing this bid, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within this document.
Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal may render bid invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late bids cannot be accepted.
COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX:
ZIP:
CITY & STATE & ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
TOLL FREE TEL. NO:
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:
VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
E-MAIL:
Ver: 11/2025
1
Bid Number: 85-CVCC20261
Vendor: ____________________________________
VALIDITY PERIOD
Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (90) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or if extended by
mutual agreement of the parties. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this
IFB.
BID ACCEPTANCE
If your bid is accepted, all provisions of this IFB, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement
between the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply.
Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.
FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this ____ day of _______________, 20____, as indicated
on the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________
(Authorized Representative of Catawba Valley Community College)
Ver: 11/2025
2
Bid Number: 85-CVCC20261
Vendor: ____________________________________
1.0
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND .......................................................................................... 5
1.1
CONTRACT TERM....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 5
2.1
INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT.............................................................................................................5
2.2
E-PROCUREMENT FEE ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.3
NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING IFB TERMS AND CONDITIONS............................................................5
2.4
IFB SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................................6
2.5
BID QUESTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.6
BID SUBMITTAL .........................................................................................................................................6
2.7
BID CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................7
2.8
ALTERNATE BIDS........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.9
DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS.....................................................................................7
3.0
METHOD OF AWARD AND BID EVALUATION PROCESS.................................................. 7
3.1
METHOD OF AWARD.................................................................................................................................7
3.2
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ................................... 8
3.3
BID EVALUATION PROCESS ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.4
PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ......................................................................................... 9
3.5
INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES .............................................................................................9
4.0
REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................... 9
4.1
PRICING ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION......................................................................................................................10
4.3
TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION ...............................................................................................10
4.4
DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................10
4.5
AUTHORIZED RESELLER ...........................................................................................................................10
4.6
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.7
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE .......................................................................................................................11
4.8
HUB PARTICIPATION ...............................................................................................................................11
4.9
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................11
4.10 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS ................................................................................................................12
4.11 FINANCIAL STABILITY...............................................................................................................................12
4.12 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION ..........................................................................12
4.13 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION .....................................................................................................12
5.0
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 13
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................13
5.2
CERTIFICATION AND SAFETY LABELS.......................................................................................................13
5.3
DEVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 14
6.0
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................... 14
6.1
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK...........................................................................................................................14
6.2
INVOICES .................................................................................................................................................14
6.3
DISPUTE RESOLUTION .............................................................................................................................15
6.4
PRODUCT RECALL ....................................................................................................................................15
Ver: 11/2025
3
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
Daily notification on new contract opportunities
With GovernmentContracts, you can:
- Find more opportunities and win more business
- Receive daily alerts for all new bid opportunities
- Get contract opportunities matched to your business
See also
...Bid Number: 26-1067 Bid Title: Beacon of Service: An Innovative Sculpture for Fire ...
City of Durham
Bid Due: 6/18/2026
...than 12 pm on Monday, June 22, 2026. Town of Winterville Fire-Rescue-EMS Request ...
Winterville town
Bid Due: 6/22/2026
...guidelines are to follow minimum requirements identified by NC Law Enforcement, Fire, and ...
State Government of North Carolina
Bid Due: 6/19/2026
* Disclaimer: Information regarding bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for qualifications (RFQs) is provided on this website only for convenience and does not constitute official public notice. Persons wishing to respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs should contact the appropriate government department.