Opening of Bids - One (1) or More, 2020 or Newer, Emergency Medical Vehicle – Spec P - American Response Vehicles

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bids may be submitted by a written request signed in the same manner and by the same person who signed the Proposal. No bid may be withdrawn, modified, or otherwise changed once the bids have been opened. It will be assumed that each Bidder has thoroughly and completely familiarized themselves with these specifications at the time of the bid. Modifications to a bid, once submitted will not be permitted. Simply stated, if any item, feature, options, etc. Is not stated in writing in the Bidder's proposal, it will not be considered. Bidders are cautioned that verbal or written modifications to already opened bids will not be valid, nor considered ethical and the comparison and selection of bid award will proceed only from what is stated in Bidder's written proposal. Y___N___ 1.12 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE FROM EXISTING CONTRACTS All bidders submitting a response to this Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal agree that such response also constitutes a bid to all governmental agencies under the same conditions, for the same contract price, and for the same effective period as this bid, should the bidder feel it is in their best interest to do so. Each governmental agency desiring to accept these bids and make an award thereof shall do so independently of any other governmental agency. Each agency shall be responsible for its own purchases and each shall be liable only for materials and / or services ordered and received by it, and no agency assumes any liability by virtue of this bid. This agreement in no way restricts or interferes with the right of any governmental agency to bid any or all items. Bids will be made available to other municipal and governmental agencies within the United States of America. Unit purchases after a period of one year will be adjusted to reflect to the established Producers Price Index (PPI), U.S. Labor Dept., Bureau of Statistics, Series PCU3713 # 2A, Emergency Vehicles. Y___N___ 1.13 ENGINEERING CAPABILITY To demonstrate your company's abilities and to show understanding of the written bid specifications, each manufacturer must submit with the bid, scale drawings of the vehicle it proposes to supply. Drawings must be "design and construct" drawings that will be used in the manufacture of the vehicle. At a minimum they must show overall dimensions, compartment sizes, lighting package, and major specified options. The drawings should show the front, rear, right side, and the left side of the exterior. They should also include the interior bulkhead, street side, curb side cabinet plans and the interior floor plan layout. The reproduction of the drawing furnished with the bid will not be acceptable as each manufacturer utilizes different material sizes and construction techniques. Y___N___ 1.14 PLANT FACILITY To demonstrate a Manufacturers capability, pictures of the interior of the plant facility during production hours must be submitted. A minimum of four plant photographs