Request for Proposals

VILLAGE OF RHINEBECK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

 ONE 5500 REG CAB CHASSIS 4X4 AMBULANCE

 Take note that the Village of Rhinebeck ("Purchaser") shall receive sealed proposals from qualified manufacturers for the furnishing of one (1) Ambulance vehicle.

 Bid specs can be picked up at the Village Hall or emailed by request to:

mmcclinton@villageofrhinebeckny.gov

 Said bids shall be received no later than 11:30 AM on September 14th, 2021 at the Village Clerk’s office:

76 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck, New York 12572

(845) 876-7015 option 3

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR SEALED BID MARKED “NEW AMBULANCE” AND ONE DIGITAL COPY.

RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS

The RFP does not commit the Village to award a contract, pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a proposal in response to this RFP or to procure or contract for services. The Village intends to award a contract on the basis of the best interest and advantage to the Village, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified proposers or to cancel this RFP in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the Village to do so.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Village of Rhinebeck strongly encourages all firms qualified and certified as Women/Minority Business Enterprises (W/MBE) to submit proposals. The awarded vendor shall make a good faith effort to ensure that W/MBE are given the maximum opportunity for any sub-contracts.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER

The Bidder shall make accurate statements as to apparatus weight and dimensions. All bids shall include a complete detailed manufacturer's line drawing of the proposed apparatus. Purchaser standards for bidding Automotive Fire Apparatus must be strictly adhered to, and all bid forms and questionnaires must be completed and submitted with the bid. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any Bidder who does not understand any portion of the specifications and/or requirements, or who wishes to present a question on the same, shall do so in writing to the Purchaser. You may EMAIL your questions to: Chief Kyle Eighmy- chiefeighmy@villageofrhinebeckny.gov  

By order of the Village Board of Trustees

Martina McClinton
Village Clerk