The bid and vehicle technical specifications were a joint effort between the NC Office of EMS, the NC Division of Purchase and Contract and the NC Emergency Vehicle Engineering Team. The Wheeled Coach manufacturing facility is in Florida. Mobile service is available through both service centers. The contract vehicles comply with current federal specifications and standards for ambulances. The contract period is two years and contains a provision for a one-year extension.
All pricing is firm for the first six months of the contract.
The bid package was developed by the NC Office of EMS, the NC Division of Purchase and Contract and the NC Emergency Vehicle Engineering Team. The task can be complicated for a person without previous experience in the purchasing process. Even experienced buyers can use the contract as a ready available tool. State, county and local government providers and volunteer rescue squads, fire service providers have an opportunity to participate in this purchasing option. This task is the responsibility of the purchaser and the contractor will furnish pricing for the equipment.