The Town of Gilford is requesting bids to supply the town with one new (model year TBD at contract signing) Ford F-550 4WD 171” Type I, 74” headroom ambulance, which meets or exceeds the detailed bid specifications enclosed in this document (See Appendix A). Bidders must detail any exceptions that they are making to the minimum specifications provided by the Town. Bidders must indicate a projected construction time and delivery date. 1-1 Chassis: A current model year Ford F-550 193” W.B 18,000 GVWR 4WD Cab/Chassis with standard O.E.M. 3-year/36,000 Mile Warranty. With ambulance conversion (171” with 74” headroom). Yes_____ No_____ 1-2 V8 Gasoline Engine. Yes_____ No_____ 1-3 Rear Axle Design: The rear axle shall be a dual wheel, single speed, limited slip differential rear axle consistent with Ambulance conversions. Yes_____ No_____ 1-4 Liquid Spring Suspension Kit for Ford F-550 4x4. Yes_____ No_____ 1-5 Brakes: The brakes shall be ABS, four-wheel disk heavy duty hydraulic brakes with automatic adjustments. Yes_____ No_____ 1-6 Tires and Wheels: The tires shall be of manufacturer’s recommendations for chassis size. The four rear tires shall have an all-season tread. Front tires shall have highway tread. All tires shall be on steel rims with the front tires and outboard rear tires having aluminum wheel covers. The vehicle shall be equipped with stainless steel braided flexible air extension hoses to check and fill inside dual wheels, along with a low-pressure alarm for all 6. Yes_____ No_____ 1-7 Fuel Tank: Shall be minimum 40-gallon tank located behind rear axle with fuel fill capability on drivers’ side of vehicle.
