Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Shall be a licensed ambulance service as required to operate in the State of New Hampshire and provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care and transport at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced level, 24/7, and adhere to New Hampshire statewide protocols. 2. Shall provide this transport emergency medical service with a primary and back-up ambulance both based in the CITY. 3. The two ambulances shall meet all applicable State of NH licensing requirements and maintain appropriate motor vehicle and EMS State inspection status. 4. The two ambulances shall be emergency response ready, maintained in good order, kept clean according to OSHA standards, and carry all functional equipment and supplies necessary to operate at the ALS level, as identified by the State of NH. 5. Should either ambulance be out of service or unavailable for more than three hours, a similarly equipped replacement shall be provided for City coverage at the contracted ambulance’s expense. 6. Both ambulances shall be less than ten years old. 7. Both ambulances shall have mobile and portable radio equipment capable of communicating with the local hospital, Claremont Police Department’s Communication Center, and Fire Department response personnel.
