Specifications include, but are not limited to: This specification covers the remounting and refurbishment of a commercially produced, surface medical care vehicle, hereinafter referred to as ambulance or vehicle. A vehicle in compliance with this specification shall be defined as a standard ambulance. This vehicle shall be in accordance with the Ambulance Design Criteria of the National Highway Traffic Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. This bid specification is based on the Federal Ambulance Specification KKK-A-1822. Type I – Cab Chassis with modular ambulance body. Class 2 – Four wheel driven (4x4); Configuration A (ALS) - Elevating cot and squad bench (3.1.5.1); Manufacturer and Model Year: The chassis will be supplied by Warren County and will be a 2023 or newer Ram 4500. Chassis Specifications: The chassis will be supplied by Warren County and will be a 2023 or newer Dodge Ram Reg. Chassis Cab, 84” CA, white exterior, ambulance prep chassis. Suspension: A new LiquidSpring hydraulic suspension shall be installed per Dodge body builder requirements. Suspension shall lower when LH rear door is opened and return to normal ride height at closure of same door. Mud Flaps: The completed unit is to have custom mud flaps installed. Ambulance Module: A Type I Medix module, Unit #36, shall be supplied by Warren County EMS and utilized for this remount. Dismount: Disconnect all sub systems between chassis and module. This will include all environmental connections, all electrical connections, and all structural connections. Lift the module to allow full inspection of understructure. This removal will in no way deform, disfigure, or compromise the module. Module Inspection: Inspect all exposed structure and framing for cracks, warpage, excessive wear and corrosion. Any questionable areas shall be treated with dye penetrant material to expose cracks. Professionally repair as needed. Type Changeover: Transfer module from Dodge Type I to Dodge Type I. Any necessary module modifications shall be made in an OEM professional manner. Module Remount: Mount down module squarely on chassis. Remounter to use OEM rubber isolators, mounting bolts and transfer body per OEM chassis body builder guidelines. The use of aftermarket or substandard components is strictly prohibited. Cab Seal: Install a non-electrolytic accordion rubber boot between module and cab. Seal interface to eliminate air and water leaks. New stainless steel bolts and/or urethane adhesive will be used to fasten boot plate to cab and or the module body. Trade-In: The existing Dodge Ram 4500 Type I chassis will be traded-in. This chassis currently has no know major mechanical issues with approximately 300,000 miles.
