Muscatine Ionwave #2026-0110

Muscatine Fire Department Solicits Bids for 2026 Ford F450 Type I Ambulance and OEM Equipment

The City of Muscatine Fire Department is seeking bids for a new 2026 Type I Ford F450 4x4 diesel ambulance, emphasizing compliance, quality, and safety: - Government Buyer: - City of Muscatine, Iowa, Fire Department - Contact: Assistant Chief Robbie Rock - OEMs and Vendors: - Ford Motor Company (chassis) - Whelen Engineering (siren and lighting systems) - ZORG (backup camera) - Pro Vision (dash camera) - Vanner (inverter/charger) - SSCOR (suction pump) - Amerex (fire extinguishers) - Smithworks (IV warmer) - Products/Services Requested: - 2026 Type I Ford F450 4x4 6.7L diesel ambulance (1 unit) - Ford F450 Super Duty chassis, 6.7L diesel, 4x4, 10-speed automatic - Modular aluminum ambulance body, 170-inch module, KKK-A-1822-F and CAAS GVS compliant - Whelen siren and LED lighting systems (multiple models and colors) - ZORG IR backup camera, Pro Vision dash camera - Vanner LifeSine inverter/charger, SSCOR suction pump, Amerex fire extinguishers, Smithworks IV warmer - Notable Requirements: - Manufacturer must have 10+ years' experience, ISO 9001:2000 certification, and a full-time Quality Control Manager - Strict documentation for any assemblies performed outside the primary facility - KKK-A-1822-F certification required for imported ambulances - 20-year warranty on modular body, 24/7 technical support, and 2 years of product liability insurance naming the City as additional insured - Prepayment options considered (bond required), and detailed delivery/warranty information required - Compliance with all federal, Iowa DOT, and ambulance service standards - Pre-construction conference and extensive quality/safety documentation required

Description

The City of Muscatine is soliciting sealed bids from qualified ambulance dealers for the purchase of a new 2026 Type I Ford F450 4x4 6.7L diesel ambulance. Bidders must provide a detailed description of the vehicle proposed, including an approximate delivery date assuming contract signing by June 30, 2026. The City is also interested in prepayment options. Bids are due by June 18, 2026, with questions accepted until June 16, 2026, and contract approval expected on June 23, 2026.

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