Audon Trujillo, Regional Contracting Office, USAID/Bolivia Calle 9 No. 104-Obrajes, La Paz, Bolivia P.O. Box 4530

23 -- AMBULANCE FOR THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROJECT, USAID/BOLIVIA DUE 111596 POC Maria Elba Villegas, Procurement Specialist, Regional Contracting Office, USAID/Bolivia Calle 9 No. 104-Obrajes, La Paz, Bolivia P.O.Box 4530 Fax 591-2-785689; Phones:591-2-786445, 591-2-430631. This solicitation issued by the Agency for International Development Mission to La Paz, Bolivia to acquire under the simplified acquisition procedures one ambulance. Specifications: one four wheel drive ambulance with left hand drive, payload min. 1,700 lbs, G.V.W.R. min/max 9,400 lbs, engine 5.8 cylinder gasoline, operates on regular leaded gasoline, filler neck accepts nozzle dispensing regular leaded gasoline. Automatic transmission, transfer case 2 spd., heavy duty clutch 11 inch, brakes type, power, parking brakes at rear wheels, steering, power, standard wheels, tire steel belted radial, mud/snow tread, spare tire and wheel, spare tire carrier and lock. Alternator 165 amp, batteries dual heavy duty, heavy duty radiator and cooling system, fuel capacity min. 36 gal, skid plates, front stabilizer bar - 1 inch minimum, front license plate bracket, rear step bumper, fuel tank skid plate, standard undercoating, front axle 4,600 lbs, rear axle 6,340 lbs., rear axle ratio: 4.10, air conditioning, jack, handle, lug wrench, tool kit including hand grease gun, 2 pry bars, 12 inch crescent wrench, set of 4 standard combination wrenches, set of 4 standard screwdrivers, 1 set operator's shop and spare part manuals. Patient capacity: 4 with primary patient on cot and 3 ambulatory patients on squad bench, siren: 200 watt multi tone with siren speakers, warning lights, patient area lighting and check out lights, silent intercom between patient compartment and driver's compartment, rear patient heat, fan and power exhaust vent, oxygen outlets, electric solenoid oxygen with manual emergency bypass valve, oxygen indicator, oxygen bottle storage, suction reservoir with disposable bags, tubing and catheters, medical rail system for mounting medical equipment, flowmeter and humidifier for primary patient, back up alarm, easy access trash compartment, locking drug compartment, coaxial cable with connector and power connections for mobile communication radios, first aid kit. Vehicle solicited under these specifications is multiple purpose, heavy duty use, to operate under varying altitude (300 to 5,000 meters above sea level) and climate conditions (cold, temperate and hot) on asphalt roads, stone paved and dirt roads, and extreme dust and moisture conditions on rugged terrain (up to a 10% slope). Routine repair and maintenance kit basically composed of jack and handle lug wrench, combination wrench set, slotted and Phillips head screwdrivers set. Universal pliers. All items in a tool box. Drivers manual, maintenance and repair shop manual (in Spanish) 2 copies of parts catalog, fully describing all systems. Vehicle should be latest available model, industrial, series produced, not earlier than 1996, paint white. It should not contain any reconditioned parts or systems and must, therefore, have manufacturers guaranty covering all parts and pieces. Origin Geographic Code 000 (USA only). The requested vehicle must be delivered to the FOB destination Arica, Chile inland point. Per clause 52.247-39, we anticipate that the contractor will ship via ocean transportation to an initial port of entry in Chile or Peru and USAID/Bolivia will arrange for land transport via trucks or rail to customs clearance facilities in La Paz, Bolivia. USAID/Bolivia will arrange for duty free entry of goods and will make arrangements with the designated local dealer for pre- delivery and final receipt, inspection and acceptance by USAID/Bolivia. The contractor is responsible for insuring the vehicel against any loss of and/or damage to the goods for 120 days after their arrival in La Paz. Contractor's local agent is required to be present for customs clearance and inspection of the vehicle in La Paz. Price covers warranty service for one year upon acceptance by USAID/Bolivia. Unit price covers shipment to port of entry, insurance, pre delivery set up, etc. Price does not include maintenance. Interested parties should submit via fax or courier their quotations to the Contracting Officer. Award will be made no earlier than fifteen (15) days after the cited closing date. Complete and comprehensive product descriptions (including pictures) must accompany quotations in order to be considered. Award will be based on (1) meet or exceed all specifications, (2) best value to the Government. USAID markings are applicable as per ADS 320.2.5. Contractor is requested to provide delivery schedule. (0302)

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